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.
I attended the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust AGM - a long title I know and for most of the residents it is the place we still refer to as Mayday. It was interesting to hear from Yemisi Gibbons, Chair and Matthew Kershaw CEO and Place-Based Leader for Health.
It was a personal highlight for me to join the Liberty Festival across Croydon town centre last weekend. The Festival shone a spotlight on the amazing talents of the Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists from across the UK.
Carers Support Group Help and support for people caring for someone affected by Mental Health Every Wednesday 5.30pm—7.00pm at Mind In Croydon 26 Pampisford Road Purley Surrey CR8 2NE
Mayor Perry and I had the pleasure of visiting Diadan House in Shirley run by Kisimul. Kisimul Group provides exceptional services for people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours of concern through its registered schools, college and care homes.
The new mental health strategy for South West London sets out the ways it will improve and support the mental health of everyone who lives, work or studies in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth over the next five years. The vision is to make South West London t
It was a great pleasure to join in the fun, food, performance, music and parade that all came together on Sunday 31st July at the Croydon Carnival on London Road.
If you feel you need a little support with your Weight Management there is FOC support. Do take up the offer. The programme is running for twelve weeks.
Particularly good news for elderly Adults who have difficulty getting online. They will be able to access digital skills courses, workshops and drop-ins in their local libraries after Croydon Council was successful in securing grant funding.
Croydon’s library service has been awarded funding
It has been another busy week as the Borough of Culture continues in Croydon and we showcase new investment in sports facilities across the Borough.
Last Wednesday Evening it was great to join friends in Wandle Park to watch Croydon Operatic and Dramatic Association’s (CODA) performance of Alice Th
