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Maria Gatland

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South Croydon
Shadow Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Maria Gatland has lived and worked in South Croydon for more than 30 years. During that time she helped run the family business and cared for her husband during his long illness. Maria has worked hard to help and support residents in her ward since 2002. During that time, she has held the post of Shadow Cabinet Member for Education and then Cabinet Member for Childrens Services in 2006 - kick-starting the improvements in education for young people in Croydon. She chaired the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Sub-Committee from 2009/2010. Quality of care for patients in hospital is a passionate interest.

Following her re-election in 2010 she was appointed as Chair of Licensing Committee, one of four major Council committees. Since 2014, she has served as Shadow Cabinet Member for Children Families and Learning. In 2003 she started the Friends of Croham Hurst Wood, and was delighted when this local group won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2014. The protection and care of Croydon’s green spaces is of huge importance to her, and in light of this Maria sat on the Planning Committee for many years.

Animal welfare is a passion and she currently shares her home with two lovely rescued animals a dog and a cat. Maria has worked very hard to support and help local people and was so grateful for the tremendous support and kindness of the local community during a very difficult time, in December 2008, when details of her past of almost 40 years ago became known.

Maria is delighted to have been re-selected to stand again as a candidate for the Local Elections in May 2022. She enjoys reading, theatre, walking, volunteering, yoga and pilates and relaxing with friends.

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Maria, Michael and Jason have been councillors for South Croydon since 2018, having previously represented Croham ward, which covered most of the area. Maria, Michael and Jason have served our area since 2002, having worked hard for us since then.

News

Graffiti on Information Board Croham Hurst Woods South Croydon

Graffiti Croham Hurst Woods Information Board

Thursday, 17 March, 2022

We can all see how graffiti has despoiled Croydon. If you walk into the town centre from where I live in South Croydon graffiti is everywhere on buildings,walls, shops and street furniture.

Restoration of the Rail View PH 188 Selsdon road South Croydon

Planning Application lodged for former PH the Rail View on Selsdon road

Monday, 21 February, 2022

It has been good to see the continued restoration of the former Public House The Rail View on Selsdon road. it had been left to decay for five years after the illegal attempt to demolish it by the former owners. 

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The Intensification of Croydon: People raise their Voice

Sunday, 20 February, 2022

Dear all,

 

Here is an update on Croydon Council’s proposed Local Plan, in which they seek to massively increase the number of properties through “Intensification” (their own description).

 

Proposed new building at 2a High Beech South Croydon

2a High Beech application to replace with block of 6 flats

Thursday, 10 February, 2022

Residents have notified me of planning application 22/00312/FUL to replace 2a High Beech just off Croham Manor road with a block of 6 flats. I have objected and referred to Planning Committee for consideration.

Camp set up under Footbridge Dornton to Whitmead Close South Croydon

Camp set up under Footbridge Dorntonroad/Whitmead Close

Thursday, 10 February, 2022

Residents alerted me to a camp that has been set up under the British Rail Footbridge that leads from the steps at Moreton and Dornton roads across to Whitmead Close and St Peter’s Primary School. I had a look and it’s sad and concerning that someone who is homeless is living here.

New signage for Croham Hurst Woods South Croydon

Friends of Croham Hurst Woods fund new signage for protected woodland

Wednesday, 5 January, 2022

I am really pleased that the Friends of Croham Hurst Woods have funded new signage for SSSI Croham Hurst Woods through the generosity and support of our members.

Filthy state under Croham road bridge reported to Council again

Thursday, 9 December, 2021

I have yet again reported the disgusting state under the railway bridge on Croham road to the Council. Despite promises of monitoring it is filthy. Many residents have to walk under the bridge to get to the station or shops in South Croydon.

Another back garden planning application referred to Planning Committee

Thursday, 9 December, 2021

Recently as ward councillor I referred application 21/04881/FUL Planning Committee.

The application proposes 2 semi detached houses behind 21/23 Harewood road with access onto Rayleigh Rise.

Croham Hurst Woods South Croydon

Police to investigate attack on dog walker in Croham Hurst woods

Tuesday, 16 November, 2021

As the many residents who walk in Croham Hurst Woods regularly know it is a place of peace and beauty. Over the last year or so the peace has been shattered by three males on some kind of motorcycle who sporadically raced through the woods.

Planning News from South Croydon Ward

Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

I was really pleased to read that the application for a 6 bedroom HMO at 5 Lismore road has been refused by Croydon Council. I had objected to this application as ward councillor.

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