Coulsdon Town

Luke, Mario, Ian and the Coulsdon Town Conservatives are always making sure Coulsdon's voice is heard. We work hard for you both in and out of the Town Hall, ensuring Coulsdon gets the representation it deserves.

We hold our street surgery on the second Saturday of every month from 11 until 12 noon, allowing you to approach us as easily as possible. If you wish to discuss a private matter, please contact us for an appointment.

People
Chris Philp

Chris Philp

MP for Croydon South
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Immigration Compliance and the Courts

Since being elected four years ago I have tried to be an active and energetic local MP, and I hope you have seen this. I aim to deliver real results for our neighbourhood, as the box on this page shows.

Ian Parker

Ian Parker

Coulsdon Town
Shadow Cabinet Deputy for Clean Green Croydon

Ian Parker has lived and worked in the Coulsdon/Purley area for over 30 years • Married with two children both educated at local state schools • Former Chair of Governors at Woodcote High School • Former Coulsdon Councillor (2010-2014) and Deputy Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regene

Luke Clancy

Luke Clancy

Coulsdon Town
Shadow Cabinet Deputy for Economy and Jobs

Luke Clancy has lived in Croydon since 2000 and prior to becoming elected to represent Coulsdon Town ward in 2014 (then Coulsdon West ward) was a former Croydon Councilor for South Norwood ward.

Mario Creatura

Mario Creatura

Coulsdon Town
Opposition Chief Whip

Mario Creatura is a lifelong Croydon resident and has been a Coulsdon Councillor since 2014. He was state educated locally before being the first in his family to go on to university. He is married to Amy, a local SEN teacher, and they are new parents to twin boys.

See Also
Our Croydon Tory team

Croydon South

From 2002 to May 2018 each parliamentary constituency in Croydon was made up of exactly eight wards, all fully contained within it. Shortly after taking control in 2014 Croydon Labour requested a review of the local authority boundaries.

Old Coulsdon

Margaret and Steve work hard to make sure Old Coulsdon gets the representation it deserves in the Town Hall, standing up for residents all over Old Coulsdon. Whether it's planning, bins or anything inbetween, Margaret and Steve are hard at work for you!

News

Resident ignored by Council for two months

In June last year, a resident in Coulsdon paid for the Council's green garden waste service.

On the Council's website it says: 'Our green garden waste service offers collections every 2 weeks for £65 a year.'

Since January he's not had his bin collected at all.

Coulsdon Town: Lion Green Road update

Attached is the latest newsletter from CField Construction which outlines the main activities to take place on site over the coming weeks, such as clearance of shrubs and the demolition of Sovereign House, as well as tree protection and removal as per the planning consent.

Council incompetence leaves elderly resident unable to wash

At the start of September I was contacted by a resident concerned for her elderly neighbour. She told me that her 84 year-old friend had a broken shower, yet despite asking the Council for help little was forthcoming.

Coulsdon Yulefest sadly cancelled

The incredible team behind Coulsdon Yulefest have recently shared an update. We’re very sorry to hear that it will be cancelled this year - even though the reasons are entirely understandable.

Coulsdon Town: date confirmed for Lion Green Road closure

CField Construction will commence work on Lion Green Road from Friday 4th September.

Part of the car park will be hoarded and the remainder of the car park will function in same way as it does currently. CField Construction intend to have the new car park completed during January 2021.

Coulsdon Town: Cane Hill litter-pick

‪I had a lovely morning out litter-picking with Cllr Parker and Cane Hill residents - many thanks to the Residents’ Association for organising!‬

Coulsdon Town: Purley Pool closure

A resident has contacted me asking when Purley Pool will be open and why it remains closed when other centres in the North and Centre of the borough have opened.

Coulsdon Town - Lion Green Road Development

Attended a virtual meeting run by the contractor developing Lion Green Road car park on behalf of Brick x Brick.  The programme of works looks like this:

4th September 2020 - site possession

Jan 2021 - Car park completion

Early 2021 - Concrete frame works to commence