Jeet Bains has lived in Addiscombe East for more than thirty years and has served as a Croydon councillor since 2010. As Cabinet Member for Planning and Regeneration, he has focused on restoring competence to the Council and delivering real improvements for local residents.
Ola and his young family are local to Kenley where he has served as Councillor since 2021. He works closely with residents’ associations (KENDRA, WURA, HADRA), local Friends Groups, the local police and is a Trustee of Kenley Memorial Hall. He is committed to keeping Kenley green, safe and clean.
Lynne has been a Croydon Councillor since 1998 and Deputy Executive Mayor of Croydon and Cabinet Member for Homes since May 2022. She has held a number of Council roles including Health Scrutiny Chair and has been a regular member of the Planning Committee.
Jason has been a local Councillor in Shirley for 16 years and lived in Croydon for over 30. He had a 20 year career in general management before getting involved in local politics and has served as Chair of a local charity as well as working at a local homeless shelter for 10 years.
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.
Selsdon Community Clubhouse is delighted to announce a collaboration with Age UK Croydon to host the newly launched Memory Tree Café in Selsdon.Clients with dementia and their carers can attend every Thursday from 13:30-15:30, with a monthly Dementia Carers Support Group also taking place
Please note the changes that have taken effect regarding the mental health crisis line.On 1 April 2026, our current 24/7 crisis line number for mental health crisis support (0800 731 2864) is transitioning to NHS 111.
I and Cllr Bird were pleased to meet with Gareth and Suzanne and other members of the team at Change Grow Live. CGL delivers an integrated service in Croydon for Adults and Young People. The Adults service is based at: Lantern Hall, 190 Church Road and has satellite locations.
Measles 2026 Latest UpdateThe latest public data shows that since 1st January 2026 there have been 158 laboratory confirmed cases of measles report in England, with 66% (104 of 158) of these cases being in London. Up to and including 16 February 2026, 59 cases have been confirmed in Enfie
Croydon is so lucky to have wonderful local foster carers looking after our children and young people whose parents are unable to look after them for a whole host of reasons.I am so grateful and lost in admiration for our foster carers who give these young people a stable supportive and loving home.
I was delighted to attend and speak at the opening of the Samuel Taylor Coleridge Centre Family HubsCroydon Council was one of the 75 Councils funded by the Government to deliver Family Hubs.This is the second one to open in Croydons.
As the Cabinet Member for Childrens Services I was so pleased that our services to our children and young people in Croydon has been rated as Good by Ofsted. My thanks to our fantastic staff who work with passion and dedication for our children and families in Croydon.
