Kenley

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 nine years with my teenage son, Joe. I believe that Kenley is a beautiful and special place – I know it well as I regularly walk the family dog around Kenley’s green spaces and feel proud to live here.
Ola Kolade

Ola Kolade

Kenley
Cabinet Member for Community Safety
I am local to Kenley, where I live with my wife Fiona and our two children, Chloe and Joshua.
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

Engaging with Kenley’s Community Safety Police team

MetEngageThe Metropolitan police have launched a new platform for how they communicate with the public and have asked partners such as the council to help spread awareness.The aim is to help local community safety teams such as the Kenley Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) streamline communications with

Junior Roadwatch Scheme in Kenley

Back in March we reported that Children from Hayes Primary School took to the streets as part of the Junior Roadwatch Scheme, an initiative designed to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding in local communities.We’ve just been given an update on the exercise which we wanted to share. Th

Hayes Lane to close for safety improvements – starting 23 June

Hayes Lane will be closed for five days from Sunday 23 June, and for a good reason—important safety improvements are being made. As part of the Connecting Kenley Healthy Streets Programme, speed bumps will be installed on the narrow, winding section of Hayes Lane near the station.

Planned Resurfacing Maintenance - Colescroft Hill

Back in March I wrote about Highways improvements in Kenley as set out in the 2025/26 Highways Capital Programme.Part of Valley Road was resurfaced in April, and next month it’s the turn of Colescroft Hill. The work is scheduled to take place from 10th June 2025.

Road safety improvements by Kenley airfield

Regular visitors to the airfield section of Hayes Lane will have noticed several recent changes aimed at slowing down traffic and increasing parking opportunities—helping more people to enjoy this beautiful and historic part of Kenley.Previously, the speed limit along this stretch was inconsistent:

Have your say on the future of pharmacy services in Kenley and Croydon

Croydon Council is asking residents to take part in a new survey to help shape the future of pharmacy services across the borough—including here in Kenley.Pharmacies are a vital part of our healthcare system, providing advice, repeat prescriptions, vaccinations, and support for minor illnesses.

Old Lodge Lane clean-up completed

We’re pleased to report that during April a thorough clean-up took place along the wooded section of Old Lodge Lane.