Road resurfacing work in Heathfield Vale
24/05/2018 16:55:00.......Posted by Robert Ward

As has been notified by Croydon Council in a letter to local residents, contractors will shortly be commencing road resurfacing of much of Heathfield Vale. The work is planned to take place between 8 am and 6 pm between Friday June 1st and Sunday June 3rd.

On-street parking will be suspended during these working hours with no parking allowed for residents on the highway in the areas covered by the enforcement signs. Penalty charge notices (PCN’s) will be applied to vehicles parked within the suspended areas during the works hours and/or vehicles relocated.

Residents are urged to ensure their vehicles are moved from the suspended areas to avoid any delays to the works as well as incurring any charges. It is also requested that vehicular access to and from properties adjacent to the road is reduced to a minimum during these times. Pedestrian access is unaffected.

Some disruption is inevitable during this work so it is recommended that where possible you use alternative routes or allow extra time to complete your journey.

Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate changes to the schedule and information on road signs will be changed accordingly. Please check the road signs regularly for any updates.

Littleheath Woods
22/05/2018 22:00:00.......Posted by Helen Pollard

Attended the AGM for The Friends of Selsdon Woods.  Amazing that volunteers have worked for 2000 hours in the last year.  Really appreciate the work they do to care for this beautiful green space. 

Reporting problems to Croydon Council via the MyCroydon App
20/05/2018 20:31:00.......Posted by Robert Ward

I have recently been made aware that the MyCroydon App for reporting problems to Croydon Council is no longer functional.

Councillors have been informed that a new reporting app is being worked on and should be available over the next few weeks.

During the period before the improved app is launched any issues that would have been reported using the current MyCroydon app should be reported to the council via the council website, or for fly-tipping by clicking here.

In addition these issues can be reported via flytip@croydon.gov.uk, by phone on 020 8726 6000, or via the FixMyStreet or Love Clean Streets apps.

I will keep you informed as I receive more information.

St Francis Church
17/05/2018 20:53:00.......Posted by Helen Pollard

Had a meeting with the Minister of St Francis Church on Monks Hill.  Discussed his plans for a new church hall and also the need for more noticeboards for community notices.  Look forward to working wtih him to help make these things happen.

John Ruskin College
15/05/2018 20:52:00.......Posted by Helen Pollard

Attended a meeting of the Governing body of John Ruskin College.  These are difficult times for many sixth form colleges as the introduction of the apprenticeship levy has had the effect of reducing the number of people signing up for apprenticeships.  Some challenging times ahead.

Selsdon Residents' Association
14/05/2018 20:46:00.......Posted by Helen Pollard

Attended Selsdon Residents' Association - my first meeting with them since my election as the a councillor for Selsdon and Addington Village.  Received a warm welcome from the Committee and it was good to learn about the issues that are important to the members of the Association.  Look forward to working with them to support Selsdon high street, protect our parks and keep the area clean and green.

Robert Ward contact information for Selsdon and Addington Village residents
14/05/2018 16:53:00.......Posted by Robert Ward

I have now been allocated a Council contact email (robert.ward@croydon.gov.uk) and a mobile phone number (07783-152363) through which I can be contacted. You can find this and other related information on the Croydon Council web site here.

My thanks to the people of Selsdon and Addington Village
09/05/2018 09:06:00.......Posted by Robert Ward

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Selsdon and Addington Village for electing my colleague Helen Pollard and I to represent them on Croydon Council. We look forward to serving all the residents of this new ward and representing your interests in the wider context of our Borough.

We will be continuing the regular surgeries held by our predecessors at the same time and venue as before, 10:00 am to 11:15 am at the Selsdon Centre for the Retired next to Sainsburys. The first will be on Saturday June 2nd. Councillors for the neighbouring ward of Selsdon Vale and Forestdale will be holding their monthly surgeries at the same time and place.

Last but not least I would like to express my personal thanks to former councillor Dudley Mead who represented the old ward of Selsdon and Ballards for so many years with such distinction. His valuable advice means that I start with much greater knowledge than I would otherwise.

Addington Village
08/05/2018 21:35:00.......Posted by Helen Pollard

Attended a committee meeting for Addington Village Residents' Association.  It was good to meet the members of the committee and to discuss the issues in the area.  I picked up a  few things which I will follow up.

John Ruskin College
19/04/2018 21:23:00.......Posted by Helen Pollard

Attended a Quality Improvement Board meeting at the College to review the steps being taken to improve teaching and learning.  Some good progress is being made and I hope the students get the results they have worked so hard for in the summer.