Jason Cummings has been a Croydon Central resident for over 25 years. Married to Rachel with two adult children both born here in Croydon. With a 20 year management career and experience of having worked at the heart of government.
Jeet Bains is your Councillor in Addiscombe East ward where he has lived for more than thirty years. Jeet has been a Councillor in Croydon since 2010 and takes a keen interest in helping local residents and businesses with any issues they have.
Luke Shortland was elected as Councillor for Coulsdon Town in 2022. One of the things Luke loves about Coulsdon is the real variety of shops in the town centre, with everything from a pottery café (where he got his first Saturday job over seven years ago!) to a candle shop.
Lynne Hale has lived in Sanderstead for 30 years. She worked locally as a healthcare professional for over twenty years before, having settled her three children into their Croydon schools, she moved into politics.
Yvette Hopley has lived in and around Sanderstead all her life. From an education in a local state school she went on to spend almost ten years working in public and government relations for an American Oil company. Yvette lives with Chris and has a daughter Natasha and grandson Hugh.
Living in Croydon all of my life has instilled a strong sense of passion for Croydon and its future. I have always been active in many of the local campaigns and projects, growing up in an area which prides itself on its Community spirit, and the ability to show a united front against issues that are important to the local residents.
Maria Gatland has lived and worked in South Croydon for more than 30 years. During that time she helped run the family business and cared for her husband during his long illness. Maria has worked hard to help and support residents in her ward since 2002.
There follows a series of Oral health sessions for parents, carers and guardians – Under 5’s oral health in March and April. More details, registration and links to the online sessions are in the attached flier. Please do share among your networks.
Croydon Council is proposing to consult residents on changes to its library service that will make it easier for more people across the borough to enjoy books and activities.
Last Sunday, the Fairfield Halls pulsed with a unique energy, radiating from the stage where Savvy Theatre's Pinocchio unfolded. It wasn't just the classic tale that captivated me, but the vibrant tapestry of performers weaving it.
It has been another enjoyable week as I joined the Mayor, Councillor Yvette Hopley (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care) and Croydon Council Staff to raise a flag and awareness of International Day of People with Disabilities that took place on the 3rd December.
On Saturday (2nd Decembe
At Lunch time on the 11th November I joined with representatives from Talawa and residents from across Croydon in the Central Library for the launch of 'Our Croydon' a multi venue exibition across Croydon that explores they ways in which different communities tell their stories from generation to ge
A range of vaccination clinics are open in Croydon for residents to easily get a flu or Covid vaccination to boost their immunity and reduce the risk of getting seriously ill this winter.
People are being advised to take extra care with the co-circulation of flu, Covid-19 and Respira
