Improving pedestrian access and vegetation management near Kenley Station Tuesday, 23 July, 2024 Pedestrian access along the station side of Hayes Lane, from Park Road to Station Road, is challenging due to the narrow pavement. This issue is particularly problematic during wet and warm weather. Recently, I requested Southern Railway to trim the vegetation encroaching from their land. I would like to extend my thanks for their swift response and action. As shown in the photos below... Local News
New and interesting Trading Standards bulletin 11th July 2024 The Council’s Trading Standards department has just published a useful bulletin which is full of interesting hints and tips on these and other topics: Ticketed... Local News
Kenley residents invited to share views on Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Strategy 7th July 2024 Croydon Council is developing a comprehensive Town Centre Regeneration Strategy to guide the transformation of Croydon's town centre over the next 15 years... Local News
Plans to keep all five of Croydon's maintained nursery schools open 5th July 2024 I welcome this Cabinet paper, which highlights that we have no plans to close any of Croydon's five maintained nursery schools. We have spent time listening to... Local News
Can you C Me Cancer Conference 3rd July 2024 I was pleased to be able to attend the ‘Can you C Me?’ - Croydon Cancer Conference today. As Vice Chairman of the South East Cancer Help Centre I was delighted... Local News
Gruffy Fayre 2nd July 2024 The local councillors always enjoy the summer Gruffy Fayre and we were pleased to see Chris Philp visit the event - seen here with Sheila Freeman of the WI... Local News
Sanderstead Horticultural Society Summer Show 2nd July 2024 I have been attending and my husband has been assisting with the summer show in Wettern Tree Garden for many years. The exhibits are amazing and I always love a... Local News
Road resurfacing news- Purley & Woodcote 1st July 2024 More road resurfacing for Purley & Woodcote Since my election as councillor, I’ve been actively lobbying for more roads in Purley & Woodcote to be resurfaced... Local News
Road Closure - Mayfield Road 28th June 2024 To facilitate an emergency repair of a water leak on Mayfield Road, near its junction with Essenden Road, SES Water have installed a road closure. The diversion... Local News
Application for 6 flats on Green Lane, Purley 17th June 2024 Ward councillors have bene notified of a planning application 16 Green Lane (24/01775/FUL): Alterations, erection of single storey front/two storey side/rear... Local News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 24th July 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 1st July 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 28th May 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 28th May 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 28th May 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 28th May 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News