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Chris Philp

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MP for Croydon South
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Digital Economy

Since being elected six years ago I have tried to be an active and energetic local MP, and I hope you have seen this. I aim to deliver real results for our neighbourhood, as the box on this page shows.

Before being elected, I set up and ran my own businesses. I set my first business up when I was 24, starting off driving the delivery van myself and growing it to employing hundreds of people.  Since then I’ve founded businesses in finance, travel, and one which helped to rebuild housing in the former Yugoslavia in the aftermath of its civil war. This kind of real-world experience means I know how to get things done.

In 2009 I set up a charity, Next Big Thing. I wanted to give young people the same opportunities to fulfil their potential that I have had. The charity worked with hundreds of youngsters across London, giving them mentoring from successful businessmen and helping them to create their own business plans. The project has now been handed over to The Mercer’s Company, who are continuing the charity’s work with my full support.

The NHS is particularly close to my heart. In 2013, my twins were born very prematurely at 25 weeks. The NHS saved their lives. That is why helping the NHS in Croydon is one of my priorities.

I grew up not far from here, and I still remember going to my first Palace game at Selhurst Park in 1991. Although I was offered a place at Trinity School here in Croydon, my parents in the end couldn’t afford the fees and instead I went to a Grammar school in a next-door Borough.  Ensuring that the state education system can provide the very best education for all our children is vital.

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Croydon South

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Kenley

Kenley

Gayle and Ola work hard to ensure Kenley’s green spaces and unique character is protected. 

They ensure the needs of residents are taken care of and the concerns of Kenley residents are heard; such as inappropriate planning applications, road safety & parking provisions.

Old Coulsdon

Old Coulsdon

Margaret and Nikhil work hard to make sure Old Coulsdon gets the representation it deserves in the Town Hall, standing up for residents all over Old Coulsdon. Whether it's planning, bins or anything in between, Margaret and Nikhil always work for you!

Boris Johnson at the Despatch Box

Parliament & London Assembly

Croydon is represented by three Members of Parliament, representing Croydon Central, Croydon North and Croydon South. The current Conservative MPs are:

Croydon South - Chris Philp

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News

Higher Drive rec

Update from our MP: O2 abandons Higher Drive phone mast plan

Tuesday, 31 January, 2023

Update from our MP on the planning application for a telecom mast at Higher Drive:

Jason Perry Mayoral Candidate Chris Philp MP Police at Purley Fire Station

Purley's New Police Team

Friday, 4 March, 2022

I am so pleased that the combined efforts over 4 years of Cllr Jason Perry, Chris Philp MP and councillors such as myself, have secured the permanent location of Police services at the Purley Fire Station .

pool demo

Re-open Purley Pool - Demonstration outside the pool Sat 27/11 1:00pm

Thursday, 25 November, 2021

Labour's "consultation" about not re-opening the pool has just closed, but you can still protest by joining the demonstration outside the pool this Saturday 27/11 at 1:00pm.

11 Briton Hill - Demolished

A very Sad Day for 11 Briton Hill - American Craftsmanship At its Best

Thursday, 30 September, 2021

11 Briton Hill Road is (was) a cedar clad wood-framed house in the American Craftsman style, a style which had resonance in Britain at a time when post first world war home construction was accelerating and many chalet bungalows associated with this style were being constructed.  Whilst this hous

sdr

Slightly better news on planning at Smitham Downs Road

Sunday, 18 July, 2021

In a recent blog referenced here:

https://www.croydonconservatives.com/news/opposed-plans-demolish-family…

Smitham Google Maps

Opposed: Plans To Demolish Family Homes On Smitham Downs Road for Blocks of Flats

Wednesday, 14 July, 2021

Re: 20/05370/FUL  

Talk Radio: Nationality and Borders Bill

Tuesday, 13 July, 2021

Last week we unveiled a package of policies to fix our asylum system. I was on Talk Radio with Ian Collins to discuss some of these measures.

Parliament

In Government, a new bill to curb illegal migration

Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

Today, we are introducing a bill to curb illegal migration. This will speed up the process for removing those with no right to be in the UK by clamping down on endless, repeat, and meritless legal claims while making sure we protect those in genuine need who respect the rules.

56 West Hill

Opposed: Plans To Replace Family Home On West Hill With Block Of Flats

Monday, 28 June, 2021

20/04307/FUL 

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 8 residential units in a 3 storey building with associated parking, cycle and refuse storage. 

56 West Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0SA.

Meeting Thames Water

"Unforgivable" - Thames Water apologise for Coulsdon sewage leak

Saturday, 19 June, 2021

Yesterday local elected representatives met with Thames Water to discuss the recent sewage leak in Coulsdon, impacting local people there and in neighbouring Chipstead.

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