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.
Today I met with the friends of Purley Beeches.
Yet another example of the community coming together to look after their community space for everyone to enjoy.
This is an example of a very well organised group of volunteers, and skills I am hoping to spread across all of our 47+ groups
Please see message in relation to the new Community Local Partnerships.
You are warmly invited to the sixth 'Local Community Partnerships in the Croydon South-West Locality' event next Wednesday 29th June, 10am-12.30pm, in-person at Christ Church, 859-887 Bri
Cllr Margaret Bird and I visited AGE UK to see their beautiful Memory Cafe built and designed by Alan Titchmarsh and his team. It was a very tranquil and relaxing place for all to enjoy. A real Oasis in the middle of a busy and bustling area. Pictured here with Susan Underhill, Pro
I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit Barchester's new marketing suite of the Luxury Care Home in Purley - Chestnut Gardens. It is a beautiful place and offers a range of bestpoke care services in beautiful surroundings.
I attended the evening of entertainment dinner at Archbishop Lanfranc Academy organised by Ashok Kumar who has raised over £28,000 for good causes. It was a family occasion with entertainment provided by students of Indian Classical Dance and music. As well as acknowledging the fantastic
As part of the programme of strengths-based, preventative work being undertaken in Croydon’s Six Localities, the second ‘Community Hub’ is being launched today in Selsdon at Selsdon Baptist Church. The hub will operate from 7th June every first Tuesday of the month.
Anyone aged 5 and over can now get a Covid-19 vaccination. Depending on which dose you or your family member are eligible for, you can receive your first, second or booster dose. It’s never too late to get vaccinated. Find the latest walk in times here
Three years after the Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, we still have no clear evidence that LTN schemes across the borough will make a tangible difference to our local air quality.
Residents are frustrated with how LTN schemes have bee
If you are having problems with your general waste and recycling collections, please get in contact with me directly.
Please confirm your name and address, and I will look into it for you.
You can send me a direct message, or email me at: Scott.Roche@cro