Helen Redfern

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Helen Redfern has lived in Croydon since 2004 and quickly became involved in local activities such as delivering Meals on Wheels and acting as a Street Champion. She attends meetings of the Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Police Ward Panels and attended the predecessor panels in Sanderstead and Purley. Helen works with a number of residents associations including those in Riddlesdown, Purley & Woodcote and Montpelier & KIngsdown Road where she hears and and acts on residents concerns. Helen attends St Mary’s Church, Purley Oaks and has served on the District Church Council. She provides perinatal courses to expectant and new parents and has provided training lectures to midwives at Croydon University Hospital. Helen is married with 2 children who attend local schools. They are active in Croydon sports clubs and enjoy walking on Riddlesdown Common.

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Simon Hoar

Simon Hoar

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
Shadow Cabinet Member for Resources and Financial Governance

Simon Hoar has previous experience as a Croydon Councillor having represented Waddon from 2006 to 2014 (part of which along Pampisford Road joins the new Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown ward).

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Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Helen and Simon are working hard in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, listening to local residents and acting on their concerns.

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A new E-Bike for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Police

It's really great to see that Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Police have taken delivery of their new E-Bike. I funded this through the Community Ward Budget before this budget was withdrawn by the Council.

Purley Oaks Children's Centre - SAVED!!

A win in saving local services is a rare thing, so I am delighted to report that the combined efforts of local parents and carers, staff at Purley Oaks Children's Centre and the children of Purley Oaks Primary School, have managed to save the Best Start Children's Centre off Brighton Road from be

What to do if your bin collection is missed

Many residents have complained about missed bin collections. The Council is attributing this shortage of HGV drivers.

Contingency plans have been implemented and resources are being closely monitored to ensure services continue to be delivered.

Free Holidays and Activities Food Programme this summer

The Government has provided £220M to continue its Holiday Activities and Food programme across the whole of England in 2021. This programme provides healthy food and enriching activities to children in receipt of benefits related free school meals and has run since 2018. 

Community Litter Pick - New Addington

On Saturday we held another Community Litter Pick Session in New Addington, it was lovely to see the community coming together once again to get involved and help improve their local area. 

A warm welcome at the Mosque Open Day

In a 'normal' year, I would have the opportunity to visit lots of organisations and places, meeting a wide range of Croydon's residents. Amongst my favourite events of the year are the Eid celebrations and the Iftar meals during Ramadan, organised by our local mosques.

Let's vote for Purley BID!

Purley BID has been shortlisted in the Croydon Business Resilience Awards for its “Community Collaboration in response to COVID-19”.

Simon Cripps, Chair of Purley BID says,