Graham is a long-time Purley resident. Married, with four children (& numerous grandchildren), he is now retired, following a career with a major international oil company as a computer pioneer & manager. He has been a Purley councillor since 1992, has served as a governor of two local schools, including five years as a chairman of one, is a former deputy mayor, and is president of the Purley & Woodcote Residents Association.
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Badsha Quadir
Badsha Quadir is a successful businessman who lives with his wife and three children in Purley where he has been a resident for the past thirty years. Badsha is a dedicated community worker and was elected for the second time as the President of the Bangladesh Welfare Association Croydon, which works to promote good community relations. He is a keen sportsman and Chairman of the ACC Cricket Club, which plays in the Surrey Premier League. He is a qualified cricket coach and weekends in the summer he can be found coaching budding young cricketers.
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Donald Speakman
Donald Speakman has for many years been an enthusiastic campaigner for the development of Purley. He is a Management Consultant, resident of Purley for 25 years and is married with one son. He has been a Councillor for 20 years, eight of which have been served on Croydon Council. Donald is a keen advocate for the protection of the environment, efficient council services and the retention of a swimming pool in Purley. He is the Chairman of the Purley Safer Neighbourhood with the reduction of crime being the top priority. If re-elected for a further four years he will continue to fight, as a Purley Councillor, for more resources for Purley and oppose excessive housing demands.
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