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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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 has lived in Croydon, moving between Coulsdon and Purley, for his entire life. 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

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.

Sandown Road resurfacing

We have just been informed that Croydon’s Highways team together with its principal contractor FM Conway, will shortly be commencing resurfacing works on Sandown Road. These works are scheduled to commence on 22nd August 2022

Coulsdon Barclays to Close in October

We have just been informed the the Coulsdon branch of Barclays bank (114-116 Brighton Road) will be closing on Friday 7th October due to a consistent drop in usage over many years.

1a Meadow Rise application - refused

Last night the Planning Committee listened to local people and decided to refuse the inappropriate application for 1a Meadow Rise.

Responsive Repairs Contract - Scrutiny meeting

At its meeting on 14 June, the Scrutiny and Overview Committee is due to consider a report on the Responsive Repairs Contract, and the work to date on preparing for the procurement process.

Plan to prevent pigeons under Coulsdon bridge

When I was first elected eight years ago, one of my first pieces of casework was to reinforce the pigeon deterrents under the rail bridge - these pigeons are wily, so we need to do it all over again!

Woodplace Lane closed for water leak repair

To facilitate an emergency repair on a water leak SES Water have closed Woodplace Lane between its junctions with The Netherlands and Drive Road. Access will be available in either direction for residents up to number 52.

Lion Green Road rumours

Over the past few weeks there have been rumours flying across Coulsdon social media claiming that Croydon Council has sold the new Lion Green Road flats to Lambeth or Lewisham Council for their council tenants to live in.

Help local police in Coulsdon!

Our local police officers will be carrying out community-led weapon sweeps in Coulsdon on Saturday 21st May. 

They will meet at 5pm at: