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Maria Gatland

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South Croydon
Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

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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News

Planning Application referred 17 Croham Mount

Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

Following serious concerns raised by local residents over a long period I have referred the retrospective planning application for 17 Croham Mount.

Dangerous branch overhanging path in Croham Hurst Woods

Dangerous branch down reported Croham Hurst woods

Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

On my daily walk with my dog in Croham Hurst woods I noticed that a branch had spilt and was hanging dangerously over the path. Another branch had come down the steps on one of the entrances opposite Wisborough road. I notified the Council and was pleased to see both have been removed.

Flytip Croham road junction St Peters Street

Flytip notified and removed

Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

I was notified by residents of a fly tip that had been on the pavement that had been there for awhile. I used the Love Clean Streets app to report and was pleased to note it was removed quickly.

Gritting around St Peters Primary School

Wednesday, 14 December, 2022

Yesterday afternoon walking my dog I noticed how slippery the pavements around St Peters Primary School were and Rockhampton road facing the school had not been gritted.

Detectives appeal for fresh information on Birdhurst Rd murder

Monday, 5 December, 2022

Detectives investigating the murder of Leroy Mitchell shot dead in Birdhurst road South Croydon over a year ago are appealing for help from the public. The murder shocked residents in this quiet neighbourhood.

His grieving family are left with broken hearts and no justice or answers.

Queens Award for Voluntary Service to FCHWS 2014

Friends of Croham Hurst Woods AGM 20th Anniversary

Sunday, 20 November, 2022

Way back in 2002 I started the Friends of Croham Hurst Woods along with two others

Last Tuesday we celebrated our 20th anniversary!

Visit to Shirley High School

Sunday, 20 November, 2022

As Cabinet Member for Children and Young People it is always a real pleasure to visit schools.

Demolition of 56 West Hill

56 West Hill residents continue fight despite setback

Sunday, 20 November, 2022

Many residents will remember that despite huge objections to a block of flats replacing a family house at 56 West Hill the former Labour Administration pushed it through. I referred this application and spoke against in 2021.

My Visit to Coombe Wood School

Sunday, 2 October, 2022

Last Friday I was so pleased to visit Coombe Wood School in my role as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People. Accompanied by the Director of Education we heard about the schools journey over the last three years from the new Headteacher.

Traffic sign on grass verge in Hurst View road

Reported to Council

Sunday, 2 October, 2022

I regularly walk around South Croydon ward and often pick up local issues.

Just reported this traffic sign that is on is on the grass verge in Hurst View road

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