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
This is Croydon - Borough of Culture Kicks Off With Hope 1st April 2023 This is Croydon - The London Borough of Culture launches this weekend with a celebration of hope. Andy Stranack (Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture)... Local News
New Chief People Officer at CHS NHS - Simon Harben 31st March 2023 News from CHS. I am delighted to announce that we have successfully appointed a new Chief People Officer at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust to lead continued... Local News
Heavy Rain Causing Severe Flooding in Mitchley Avenue 31st March 2023 To warn residents driving through Lower Barn Road and Mitchley Avenue that there is severe flooding in the area. This has been a hotspot for many years... Local News
Emergency Gas Escape 31st March 2023 Due to an emergency gas escape, SGN have installed multi-way signals at 76 Smitham Bottom Lane. SGN endeavour to be completed on 7th April 2023. However due to... Local News
Croydon Becomes London Borough of Culture 31st March 2023 It was a pleasure to join with Cllr. James J Walsh (Lewisham Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure) at City Hall to officially pass the baton from Lewisham to... Local News
Hayes Lane flooding and resurfacing works 30th March 2023 After many years of regular floods, earlier this month the council investigated and found a collapsed drain in the stretch of Hayes Lane between the bridge and... Local News
BME Forum - Health Awareness Day 30th March 2023 I was pleased to have the opportunity today to address the audience at the BME Forum Health Awareness Day. It seems like only yesterday when Andrew and I were... Local News
Road resurfacing on Broadcoombe 30th March 2023 FMCONWAY on behalf of Croydon Council, will shortly be commencing resurfacing of Broadcoombe. The work will take place between 10th and 13th April 2023 between... Local News
Planning Applications Update 29th March 2023 As I have previously blogged, Purley & Woodcote receives more planning applications than any other ward in Croydon besides Fairfield (the town centre). Last May... Local News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
