Holly Ramsey

Purley & Woodcote

Holly lives in Purley and Woodcote, and has been concerned about the increasing number of developments in the area. Her priority is making sure that Purley sees the right developments taking place that preserve the character of the area. Holly is an experienced Councillor, having been a Councillor in Sutton for eight years prior to moving to Purley, and has successfully fought a number of out of character developments across the borough. Holly also works in public affairs and communications and is a passionate campaigner; she has worked on a number of campaigns which have resulted in legislative change, which has in turn benefitted many people up and down the country.

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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.

Simon Brew

Simon Brew

Purley & Woodcote
Croydon Council Conservative Group Secretary

Simon Brew has lived in Purley & Kenley for over 40 years and raised his three children here, and he now has eight grand-children.

Samir Dwesar

Samir Dwesar

Purley & Woodcote
Deputy Whip

Samir has lived in and around Purley his whole life. His family has been in Croydon for over 50 years and he attended local schools. He has been involved in local politics for a number of years and is looking forward to working to have a Council which positively delivers for residents.

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Purley

The Purley area is split into two wards for Croydon Council, Purley & Woodcote and Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Please use our map to find the relevant ward for you, and find out more about what we are doing in your area!

Purley & Woodcote

Simon, Samir and Holly are hard at work for you in Purley & Woodcote. We deal with about 40 casework items every month, ranging from missed bin collections and social services issues through to children's schooling and of course fighting for local people on planning issues.

News

Update on encampment at Higher Drive Recreational Ground

I wanted to provide the latest update on the situation at Higher Drive Recreational Ground. Kenley and Purley Councillors are working closely with each other, the council and local police to remove the encampment at Higher Drive Recreational Ground.

Purley Pool announcement - Key milestone

As your local Purley councillors, we, alongside Mayor Perry stood on a manifesto pledge to re-open Purley Pool following its closure by the previous Labour administration. It was at the heart of our campaign.

Help us save the PWRA

The Purley & Woodcote Residents Association (PWRA) has been around for over 80 years and has stood up for residents of Purley in protecting, preserving, and enhancing its special character.

Coronation street parties across Purley & Woodcote

I had a fantastic day attending street parties across Purley & Woodcote visiting Woodside Road, Manor Way, St Mark’s Church Woodcote, Church Hill, and Silver Lane.

My ward colleague, Cllr Holly Ramsey joined me on Silver Lane.

HADRA AGM on Wednesday 10th May

The Hartley and District Residents' Association (HADRA) has their AGM on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm at Coulsdon Sixth Form College on Placehouse Lane.

Old Lodge Lane Bridge Repair Residents Meeting

Cllrs Samir Dwesar (Purley & Woodcote) and Gayle Gander (Kenley) attended a public meeting organised by BAM for Network Rail and Croydon Council’s Network Management Officer, Jackie Edgerton at Reedham Tennis Club this week.