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. 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 - in stark contrast to the current Labour Council, who want to concrete over green spaces to build ugly-looking flats. 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

Mario Creatura

Coulsdon Town
Conservative Chief Whip

Mario Creatura is a lifelong Croydon resident and has been a Coulsdon Councillor since 2014. He was state educated locally before being the first in his family to go on to university. He is married to Amy, a local SEN teacher, and they are parents to twin boys.

Ian Parker

Ian Parker

Coulsdon Town
Deputy Chairman, Croydon Council Planning Committee

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

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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

Celebrating the opening of the Sanatan Temple, Coulsdon

Cllr. Mario Creatura, Ian Parker, and Luke Shortland (Coulsdon Town), together with Mayor Jason Perry and Paul Scully MP, had a flower and food-filled time at the opening of the newly renovated Sanatan temple - perfectly timed to celebrate Janamashtami.

Coulsdon Centre Resurfacing Work Update

In July we wrote about the Coulsdon centre resurfacing works we have been calling for for a long time. This is a quick update.

The civil works have been completed in the town centre two days earlier than scheduled.

Campaign success! Coulsdon paving to be repaired in May!

Local people in Coulsdon have been tolerating terrible paving conditions in our part of the borough for far too long.

You’ll not have to walk far to notice broken slabs, trip hazards and many potholes on both the town centre pavements and on the highway.

Fix Coulsdon's Dangerous Paving!

You've all seen it. The paving in Coulsdon town centre is terrible.

Many elderly residents have tripped, needing hospitalisation and physical therapy.

Croydon - An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Natural England is currently holding a Boundary Review for the Surrey Hills Area of Outstandinf Natural Beauty (‘AONB’), and considering extending its boundaries to parts of Croydon including Riddlesdown Common and Farthing Downs.

Croydon Libraries Closed 24 December until 3 January 2022

Croydon libraries will be closed from 24 December until 3 January,

The digital library will remain open with access to thousands of e-books, e-audio, digital magazines, newspapers and comics, online reference databases and more.

New Coulsdon Health Centre

Last Friday I visited the Coulsdon Health Centre Public Engagement Event with colleagues Cllr Mario Creatura and Luke Shortland.

The Coulsdon Health Centre we’ve fought for over many years alongside the residents’ associations appears to be coming to fruition.

Pumpkin Carving Competition Winner announced!

We are delighted to announce the winner of our Coulsdon Town Councillor Pumpkin Carving Competition!

In early October we launched the contest, with a generous prize donated by CyCo Cafe in Coulsdon - a voucher worth £15!

Luke Shortland braves the shave for Movember!

Yesterday evening, Luke Shortland, one of three 2022 Conservative Council Candidates in Coulsdon Town, shaved off his thick & luscious beard!

Over the next month, he'll be growing out a moustache for "Movember", to raise awareness (and hopefully some money!) for male health issues.