WATCH: One Year in Office Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 Today is the one year anniversary of my election as the first ever Executive Mayor of Croydon. I will always be grateful for the support that Croydon's voters gave me in that election. I have never taken this support for granted. In the past year, I have done my utmost to deliver on the pledges I set out, to restore our borough to a place where we are once again proud to live, work and visit. We... Local News
On your bike! 4th June 2023 Following an opening ceremony last month, the new bike hub at Kenley station is now open! Helped by a cycle parking grant from Transport for London, Southern... Local News
Litter Free Norbury - visit by Councillors Roche and Ward 3rd June 2023 I did a walk around in Norbury with Councillor Scott Roche to look at the good work being done by Litter Free Norbury and to see how the Council can support... Local News
Marlpit Lane Closure 14-17 June 23 2nd June 2023 Marlpit Lane will be closed 20.00- 05.00 from 14-17 June for repairs. Details attached Local News
The Bridle Road is finally getting resurfaced 1st June 2023 When driving round Purley, I was struck by the appalling condition of the Bridle Road which many use as a cut-through to Foxley Lane. I raised this with Council... Local News
4 flats at 30 Wyvern Road refused 31st May 2023 Back in April, I blogged about a planning application for 4 flats for 30 Wyvern Road. I referred this application on a number of grounds, mainly inadequate... Local News
Help us save the PWRA 29th May 2023 The Purley & Woodcote Residents Association (PWRA) has been around for over 80 years and has stood up for residents of Purley in protecting, preserving, and... Local News
Good News! Planning Permission expired for block of flats at 444 Selsdon Road 29th May 2023 I was so pleased to get confirmation from the Planning Enforcement Officer of the Council that the planning permission granted under the the Labour... Local News
Labours Legacy in South Croydon Ward 29th May 2023 A number of residents have commented to me about their dismay at seeing the block of flats being built at 270 Selsdon road on the corner of Selsdon road and... Local News
Nat West to close branch in South End in July 29th May 2023 The three ward councillors received an e mail from Nat West with the unwelcome news that they intend to close their branch in South End in July I responded on... Local News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
