Coulsdon Town

Mario, Ian, Luke 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 outside Coulsdon Aldi every month from 11 until 12 noon, allowing you to approach us as easily as possible:

  • 23rd September
  • 21st October
  • 2nd December - all day, at Coulsdon Yuletide Magic

Should any residents wish to meet us in a more private environment please feel free to ring 020 8660 0491 or e-mail us using coulsdontown@croydonconservatives.com and an arrangement will be made.

People
Jason Perry

Jason Perry

Mayor of Croydon
Leader of the Conservative Group, Croydon Council

Jason Perry is the Directly Elected Executive Mayor of Croydon. He lives in South Croydon and previously served as a Croydon Councillor since 1994.

Chris Philp

Chris Philp

MP for Croydon South
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Digital Economy

Since being elected six 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.

Mario Creatura

Mario Creatura

Coulsdon Town
Conservative 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 parents to twin boys.

Ian Parker

Ian Parker

Coulsdon Town
Deputy Chairman, Croydon Council Planning Committee

Ian Parker is a member of the Planning Committee regularly opposing Croydon Labour's inappropriate developments.

Headshot of Luke Shortland

Luke Shortland

Coulsdon Town

Luke Shortland was elected as Councillor for Coulsdon Town in 2022. He grew up attending a local Coulsdon nursery.

See Also

Croydon South

In 2023, the Boundary Commission for England announced its final recommendations for new Parliamentary Constituencies in England, including here in Croydon.

Croydon South has lost Waddon and Selsdon and gained Park Hill & Whitgift as part of the review.

Our Plan for Coulsdon Town

In October last year, Coulsdon voted massively in favour of change in the Referendum for an elected Mayor for Croydon.

On 5th May we have the opportunity to vote in elections that will bring about that change. Let's finish the job. 

News

Cllr Mario Creatura to step down as Chief Whip

Councillor Mario Creatura has taken the decision to step down from his role as Chief Whip of the Conservative Group on Croydon Council, a position he has held since 2016.

Cllr Mario Creatura commented:

Coulsdon Town Litter Pick - 15/10

The Coulsdon West Residents' Association are holding a litter pick in town, and residents are invited to join. Equipment, bags, pickers etc will all be provided - you just need to bring yourself!

Time: Sunday 15th October, 11am-12pm.
Place: Lion Green Road Car Park.

A successful surgery in Coulsdon Town

The Coulsdon Town Councillors held a successful street surgery on Saturday 23rd September.

We discussed lots of local issues with residents, including planning enforcement, social care support, fly-tipping and parking.

Speeding on Woodplace Lane

Residents have complained about speeding on Woodplace Lane. The speed visor on the Lane isn't operational after an accident so the Highways Road Safety Team has been contacted for a repair or maybe replacement.

New Cricket Pitch for Coulsdon

I'm delighted that cricket fans will have access to a new cricket pitch in Coulsdon after Croydon Council secured funding, in partnership with the English Cricket Board and Surrey Cricket.

Aldi Parking

Coulsdon Town councillors have written in objection to the proposed amendment to the car park management plan for Aldi Coulsdon (Ref: 23/02665/CONR).

Good news for St Aidan's School, Coulsdon

I am pleased to see that St. Aidan's School will be benefitting from the latest round of the Government's Condition Improvement Fund.

The school will receive a share of £450m in order to improve its heating system.

TfL proposes to axe Day Travelcards

TfL is currently consulting on plans to axe the Day Travelcard.

The paper tickets give unlimited travel on TfL services, including bus, Tube, Tram, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground, London Overground and Elizabeth line, as well as National Rail services in London.