Disgraced ex-Leader Tony Newman allowed back into Croydon Labour Tuesday, 22 April, 2025 Tony Newman - under whose leadership Croydon Council went bankrupt - is allowed back into Croydon Labour after his suspension was reportedly lifted earlier this month. What's more, it has been revealed that their Mayoral candidate is a Newman campaigner and supporter. Croydon Labour haven’t changed. Local News
Barrier installed to safeguard Betts Mead 21st April 2025 A new barrier has been installed at the entrance to Betts Mead open green space in Kenley, as part of ongoing efforts to prevent unauthorised vehicle access and... Local News
Cllr Luke Shortland at the Coulsdon Easter Market 19th April 2025 Come on down to Coulsdon’s Easter Market today to support your local small businesses… and maybe even win some chocolate? Local News
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Projects in Purley 16th April 2025 I was delighted to see UK Shared Prosperity Funding allocated to Purley through the support of Croydon Council and driven by the Purley Business Improvement... Local News
Successful Coulsdon Town Councillor Surgery 12th April 2025 Another successful ward surgery in Coulsdon with beautiful bright sunshine. It was good to talk to residents about car parking and green spaces. Local News
Purley & Woodcote - New planning applications update 11th April 2025 We wanted to give a brief planning update to you all as there are several new applications, which may be of interest. New applications 24 Church Hill – 25/01095... Local News
New date for Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church 9th April 2025 A new date has been confirmed for the reschedule Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church. This will now be 21st May from 10.30am to 1pm. It will take place... Local News
Valley Road in Kenley to be resurfaced 9th April 2025 Last week, I shared news about planned improvements to roads in Kenley. I’m pleased to confirm that council officers have now scheduled resurfacing works on... Local News
Entrance to Purley Beeches from Tindale Close 7th April 2025 It has been a while since I updated my blog on the access here, as you can see from my winter attire, but I am pleased to report that the long awaited slope... Local News
Fencing Wettern Tree Garden 7th April 2025 I went for my usual walk around Wettern Tree Garden. So beautiful in the spring. Everything is starting to blossom and the bulbs are already in flower. I am... Local News
Conservative response to Labour's Emergency Budget 26th March 2025 Read Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride’s response to Labour’s Emergency Budget, explaining why we are in economic disarray National News
Kemi Launches our 2025 Local Elections Campaign 26th March 2025 At a speech in Buckinghamshire on March 20th Kemi Badenoch spoke about what's at stake in the local elections on May 1st National News
Kemi Launches the Policy Renewal Programme 18th March 2025 At a speech in London Kemi Badenoch launched the Policy Renewal Programme, the largest policy exercise in a generation National News
Kemi’s statement on Ukraine 3rd March 2025 Ukraine is fighting for the same freedom, democracy and sovereignty we enjoy in the UK – we must support them National News
Kemi’s speech on foreign policy 25th February 2025 Kemi's keynote speech on foreign policy National News
Kemi gives a speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference 18th February 2025 On Monday 17th February 2025 Kemi gave a speech outlining how important it is for the West to robustly defend its values National News
