Croydon MENCAP Friday, 29 November, 2024 Hi, I was pleased to attend MENCAP's AGM last week and present the key's to their newly owned Enterprise Hub. Such great work is being undertaken by so many . It was great to hear that they would have a permanent home. More good news follows in the new collaboration with the LD Alliance, which has received funding for an important initiative, thanks to the Vulnerability Support Strategy from... Local News
Developers churning up our verges 22nd April 2023 It's bad enough that we've been lumbered with developments that have involved the demolition of good family homes, we have to endure the disruption that these... Local News
Purley Food Stop opens in new Community Hub 22nd April 2023 Purley Food Stop has moved back to its newly refurbished permanent shop at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church. Pastor Nick Graves of Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church... Local News
How to report scam phone calls or texts 21st April 2023 Croydon Trading Standards have produced this handy guide for how to report scam phone calls and texts - please see above. Also remember that all scam emails... Local News
Andy Attends Launch of Caribbean Influencers at Croydon Museum 21st April 2023 It was great to join with the Mayor and attend the launch of Caribbean Influencers last week at the Croydon Museum. The exhibition shines a light on some... Local News
Coldharbour Lane graffiti removed but overgrowth remains 21st April 2023 I am pleased that Council officers have taken swift action to remove a large amount of graffiti on Coldharbour Lane following a resident contacting me to raise... Local News
National UK alert system being tested SUNDAY at 3:00pm 21st April 2023 Thank you to the Council's Trading Standards department who have provided a useful warning of the test this Sunday. Please read carefully! Local News
Meeting Apprentice-Winner Carina Lapore in Croydon 20th April 2023 I said hello to Apprentice Winner Carina Lepore at her new-ish branch of Dough Bakehouse, next to East Croydon Station. Great to see it nice and busy. If you’re... Local News
This week's Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Team Ward Panel 20th April 2023 Purley & Woodcote councillors, Simon Brew and Samir Dwesar attended a Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) ward panel meeting on Tuesday 18th April at St Swithun’s... Local News
Here are my views on the Brighton Rd cycle lane corridor 20th April 2023 Consultation has just opened on this scheme, so residents have a chance to express their views here: https://www.getinvolved.croydon.gov.uk/brighton-road... Local News
A new way to reach Net Zero 21st September 2023 Rishi Sunak announced a new approach to Net Zero which is pragmatic and realistic. National News
Delivering Net Zero 20th September 2023 Rishi Sunak has outlined a new way to get to Net Zero. National News
Labour’s open border policy = 100,000 more migrants 14th September 2023 Keir Starmer and Labour would let 100,000 more illegal migrants into Britain. National News
How we’re backing childcare 25th August 2023 Find out about many of the initiatives we are backing to give every child the best start in life. National News
A new anti-corruption strategy 15th August 2023 The Conservatives are developing a new anti-corruption strategy to tackle this heinous problem. National News
We must ensure that immigration crime doesn’t pay 14th August 2023 We are tackling the people who benefit from employing and renting to illegal immigrants. National News
