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. He has worked for global brewery Heineken, in the city for Virgin Money UK and was Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in 10 Downing Street.

Mario now works for DGA Interel, one of Europe's leading public affairs consultancies. He has served in the Shadow Cabinet as the lead for communities, safety and justice. He is now the Administration Chief Whip.

You can find out more about Mario on his website.

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Jason Perry

Jason Perry

Mayor of Croydon
Leader of the Conservative Group, Croydon Council

Jason Perry is the Directly Elected Executive Mayor of Croydon. He lives in South Croydon and previously served as a Croydon Councillor since 1994.

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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Luke Shortland

Coulsdon Town

Luke Shortland was elected as Councillor for Coulsdon Town in 2022. He grew up attending a local Coulsdon nursery.

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Cabinet

The Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, appoints a Cabinet. Please find more information about our current Cabinet here.

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.

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!

HADRA AGM on Wednesday 10th May

The Hartley and District Residents' Association (HADRA) has their AGM on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm at Coulsdon Sixth Form College on Placehouse Lane.

Coulsdon Town Ward - ASB Surgery

Coulsdon Town Safer Neighbourhood Team are holding a police surgery at Coulsdon Community Centre, Barrie Close, Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BE on Thursday 4th May 2023 from 3-4pm.