I was greatly saddened to hear that a child had been seriously injured following a collision with a car in Court Road on Saturday. I have been regularly updated by the police and will continue to monitor this situation closely. 

Jo Johnson MP has welcomed funding to improve accessibility across the rail network for disabled people.

This new funding will provide Petts Wood and St Mary Cray stations with step-free access.

On Saturday, Orpington Baptist Church’s Sanctuary Café took on an eco theme. The event was to raise awareness of how to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Jo Johnson MP, President of Orpington Football Club, recently met with club committee members to discuss plans for a new pavilion at Goddington Park.

On Friday, Jo paid a visit to the new takeaway coffee shop at Chelsfield Station. ‘Coffee Box’, as its name suggests, serves commuters from a reused container box which was previously used as a taxi booking office.

Jo was pleased to join Cllr Charles Joel to cut the ribbon at the new Post Office on Crofton Lane, situated inside McColl’s. The new branch will offer customers a range of services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items.

Jo was quizzed by year 5 and 6 students at St Mary Cray Primary Academy as part of their British values week. The students learnt about the role of an MP and put Jo on the spot about a number of important matters.

Earlier this week, Jo spoke in the urgent question on Universities: Financial Sustainability

Last night I spoke in the Local Government Finance debate. Intervening on neighbouring Bromley MP Bob Neill, I highlighted Bromley's position as one of the most efficient local authorities in the country.

On Friday, Jo met a group of Chinese students who are visiting St James’ RC Primary School in Petts Wood. The group, who come from Tianjin, are learning more about the British education system, as well as spending time in London, Oxford and Cambridge.