Luke Clancy

Coulsdon Town
Shadow Cabinet Deputy for Economy and Jobs

Luke Clancy has lived in Croydon since 2000 and prior to becoming elected to represent Coulsdon Town ward in 2014 (then Coulsdon West ward) was a former Croydon Councillor for South Norwood ward. In his time as a Councillor he has served as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee and as Deputy Cabinet Member for Regeneration, among other responsibilities. He is currently a Trustee of Croydon Council Pension Fund, a member of the Scrutiny Streets, Environment and Homes Sub-Committee, a reserve on the Traffic Management Advisory Committee and represents Croydon on Woodmansterne Charities. Luke has worked as a journalist for the past 20 years.

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Mario Creatura

Coulsdon Town
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Ian Parker

Ian Parker

Coulsdon Town
Shadow Cabinet Deputy for Children, Young People and Learning

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

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Luke Shortland

Coulsdon Town

Luke Shortland has lived in Croydon, moving between Coulsdon and Purley, for his entire life. He grew up attending a local Coulsdon nursery.

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News

Planning refused in South Drive and Smitham Downs Road

Two contentious planning applications in Coulsdon Town have been heard recently by the Planning Committee. Residents spoke passionately about their concerns and - supported by their local Coulsdon Town Councillors - were delighted when both were refused.

Community ward budgets cancelled - again!

For the second time in a year the Labour-run Council has suspended Councillors’ Community Ward Budgets, disappointing community groups who were told they could rely on the funding.

 

Reduced grass-cutting at your local parks

Due to the bankruptcy situation forced on the Council by the current Labour administration, the decision has been taken to scale back the borough’s grounds maintenance service, including grass-cutting. 

 

Coulsdon Town Councillors press for more parking

There was understandably public outcry last month when Council developer Brick by Brick sought to reduce the number of public car parking spaces in the new development at Lion Green Road, from 116 in the consented scheme to just 94.

 

Letter to residents on Chipstead Valley Road sewage leak

The below letter is in the process of being delivered to residents on Chipstead Valley Road and surrounding roads.

We are as appalled as anyone at the consequences on residents, motorists and pedestrians of the recent sewage problems on Chipstead Valley Road and the surrounding area.

Opposing development at 1-3 South Drive

I met with residents of South Drive today to discuss the development proposed for 1-3 South Drive, which I agree is a huge 6-storey block of flats that is completely out of keeping with the surrounding properties in this mainly 2-storey residential street.

Coulsdon Town surgery stalls resume

After a break from our surgery street stalls due to COVID, councillors today resumed these outside ALDI in Coulsdon Town district centre.

Residents were keen to talk to us about planning applications, parking issues and the closure of Purely Pool, amongst a range of other topics.