Luke Shortland

Coulsdon Town

Luke Shortland was elected as Councillor for Coulsdon Town in 2022. He grew up attending a local Coulsdon nursery. One of the things Luke loves about Coulsdon is the real variety of shops in the town centre, with everything from a pottery café (where he got his first Saturday job over seven years ago!) to a candle shop. His main priority is to help Coulsdon be a town where local businesses can not only survive, but thrive. Luke also wants to make sure that new developments are appropriate and aesthetically pleasing. Outside of work and politics, Luke is a bit of a foodie, and loves to travel. Luke’s also been learning German for the last few years, and residents are welcome to help him practise!

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Mario Creatura

Coulsdon Town
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Ian Parker

Ian Parker

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Coulsdon Town

Mario, Ian, Luke and the Coulsdon Town Conservatives are always making sure Coulsdon's voice is heard. We work hard for you both in and out of the Town Hall, ensuring Coulsdon gets the representation it deserves.

Our Plan for Coulsdon Town

In October last year, Coulsdon voted massively in favour of change in the Referendum for an elected Mayor for Croydon.

On 5th May we have the opportunity to vote in elections that will bring about that change. Let's finish the job. 

News

Cllr Mario Creatura to step down as Chief Whip

Councillor Mario Creatura has taken the decision to step down from his role as Chief Whip of the Conservative Group on Croydon Council, a position he has held since 2016.

Cllr Mario Creatura commented:

Coulsdon Town Litter Pick - 15/10

The Coulsdon West Residents' Association are holding a litter pick in town, and residents are invited to join. Equipment, bags, pickers etc will all be provided - you just need to bring yourself!

Time: Sunday 15th October, 11am-12pm.
Place: Lion Green Road Car Park.

A successful surgery in Coulsdon Town

The Coulsdon Town Councillors held a successful street surgery on Saturday 23rd September.

We discussed lots of local issues with residents, including planning enforcement, social care support, fly-tipping and parking.

New Cricket Pitch for Coulsdon

I'm delighted that cricket fans will have access to a new cricket pitch in Coulsdon after Croydon Council secured funding, in partnership with the English Cricket Board and Surrey Cricket.

Do you like Marks and Spencer?

Do you like Marks and Spencer?

Do you live in/near Purley?

There are proposals for a new M&S Foodhall on the old Milk & More site on Brighton Road, near Puregym & Esso.

The plans also include studio space, a delivery bay, and 70 parking spaces.

Good news for St Aidan's School, Coulsdon

I am pleased to see that St. Aidan's School will be benefitting from the latest round of the Government's Condition Improvement Fund.

The school will receive a share of £450m in order to improve its heating system.

TfL proposes to axe Day Travelcards

TfL is currently consulting on plans to axe the Day Travelcard.

The paper tickets give unlimited travel on TfL services, including bus, Tube, Tram, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground, London Overground and Elizabeth line, as well as National Rail services in London.

Coronation Evensong at Croydon Minster

Croydon Minster held a Choral Evensong yesterday to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. The choir sounded amazing as they sang Parry's setting of words from Psalm 122, filling the Minster with the acclamations "Vivat Regina Camilla!

Coulsdon celebrates the Coronation with a Big Lunch

A lovely atmosphere in Coulsdon Memorial Ground today for the Coronation Big Lunch, kindly organised by the Coulsdon Community Partnership. Great to see lots of people trying their hand at boules, and Poppy Café with queues out the door.

And we were pretty blessed by the weather, too!