Flood mitigation efforts in Purley & Woodcote Monday, 25 November, 2024 Apparently, it’s the end of the Flood Awareness Week so this post feels timely. Flood mitigation has been a key priority of mine as I have previously blogged about. I was pleased to welcome Croydon Council’s Director of Sustainable Communities, Karen Agbabiaka and its new Head of Highways, Brian Fitzpatrick to Purley earlier this month along with Rob Varney, TfL’s Local Communities & Partnerships... Local News
Croydon’s youth get career boost from council’s new contractors 10th October 2024 A Croydon resident has secured a career opportunity in customer service thanks to the council’s decision to engage contractors with social value commitments... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Labour's first 100 days in government 10th October 2024 A summary of Labour’s first 100 days in Government – helping Labour’s donors and trade union paymasters, while hitting pensioners. In today’s Business Questions... Westminster News
Samir visits Acorn House 9th October 2024 I recently had the chance to visit Acorn House on the Brighton Road in Purley (near the Fire Station) for the Croydon Churches Housing Association (CCHA)’s... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Visit to Thomas More School Purley 9th October 2024 Great to visit Thomas More Purley last week, to meet some of their students and answer some really insightful questions. Rt Hon Chris Philp MP Member of... Local News
Support the Purley BID Litter Pick 8th October 2024 I'm looking forward to supporting the Purley Business Improvement District (BID) litter pick which takes place this Saturday 12th October, meeting at 10am by... Local News
Dog warden given highest award from RSPCA for sixth year in a row 7th October 2024 Croydon Council’s dog warden, Tara Boswell, has once again been honoured with the prestigious Platinum RSPCA PawPrints Award, marking the second year in a row... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Ban on machete and Zombie style knives now in force 1st October 2024 Last week, the ban on machete and Zombie style knives I legislated for as a Home Office Minister came into force. Any sightings of these knives in public, in... Westminster News
Honouring the legacy of Elianne Andam 30th September 2024 The Croydon community gathered on Friday 27th September, to honour the memory of Elianne Andam, a 15-year-old girl tragically lost to knife crime on her way to... Local News
Community Gardening and improvements at Kenley Train Station 30th September 2024 Do you have green fingers, or just like to see Kenley made more beautiful? Do you want to help create a beautiful wildflower meadow at Kenley Station Garden... Local News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
