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
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News