Kenley

Ola Kolade and Gayle Gander in Kenley

Gayle and Ola work hard to ensure Kenley’s green spaces and unique character is protected. 

They ensure the needs of residents are taken care of and the concerns of Kenley residents are heard; such as inappropriate planning applications, road safety & parking provisions.

Gayle and Ola are available for private appointments or home visits at any reasonable time. You can also visit one of their ward surgeries with no appointment needed. They are held in the Small Hall, Kenley Memorial Hall (CR8 5AB) from 9.30-11.30am on the following dates:
23rd July
27th August
24th September
26th November
17th December

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 MP

Chris Philp

Member of Parliament for Croydon South
Shadow Home Secretary
Since being first elected in 2015, 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 video on this page shows.Before being elected, I set up and ran my own businesses.
Gayle Gander

Gayle Gander

Kenley
I have lived in Kenley for the past fourteen years and have been a Kenley Councillor since 2022.
Ola Kolade

Ola Kolade

Kenley
Cabinet Member for Community Safety
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.
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.

News

Keeping Kenley Safe, May 2026

This week, we attended the Kenley Safer Neighbourhood Team Ward Panel meeting at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Community Hub, alongside local police officers, residents and community leaders.

Thank you, Kenley!

Thank you, Kenley!We would like to say a sincere thank you to the residents of Kenley for placing your trust in us.It is a privilege to represent Kenley, and we are grateful to everyone who contacted us, supported us and voted for us.

Road safety improvements delivered at Firs Road junction

On a recent walkabout with council officers to look at road safety in various parts of Kenley, we requested refreshed roads markings for the junction of Firs Road with Park Road and Hayes Lane to improve visibility and safety for motorists and pedestrians.We are pleased to report that the new road m

Four years of action for Kenley, and more still to do

Over the past four years, we have worked consistently as your Kenley councillors to focus on what matters most to residents, protecting Kenley’s character, improving local infrastructure, and securing investment in the services and spaces our community relies on every day.A key priority has been sta

Planning decision for ‘Hampton’ on Hawkhirst Road in Kenley

Several residents contacted us with concerns for two planning applications which were submitted for Hampton on Hawkhirst Road in Kenley.While we recognise the demand for new housing, as your local councillors, we’ve also been working hard to make sure Kenley’s suburban character isn’t lost to overde

Stumps Lane in Kenley spruced up

We recently published an article about improvements to Little Roke footbridge in Kenley, which prompted some questions about whether Stumps Lane footbridge, at the Whyteleafe end of Kenley, could also be spruced up.I popped down for a look on 30th March and could see that it could do with a clean-up

Bourne Park open for play!

It’s wonderful to see the new playground at Bourne Park finished to schedule – and just in time for the Easter holidays!It looks brilliant – lots of new play equipment, good new surface and most importantly, plenty of children and families playing!The refurbishment forms part of Mayor Perry’s Parks

Pigeon droppings cleared on Godstone Road parade

Kenley residents will be pleased to hear that action has been taken to address ongoing issues with pigeon droppings outside a shop on Godstone Road in Kenley.Pigeons had been accessing the empty premises at 26 Godstone Road through an open window and nesting there for some time.