Michael Neal

South Croydon
Shadow Cabinet Deputy for Transport, Environment and Regeneration

Michael Neal has been a South Croydon councillor since 2018, having previously represented Croham, which covered much of the South Croydon area since 2002. He has lived in Croydon since 1985 and is married and has two children who went to local schools. He is currently deputy member for housing and has worked exclusively on all aspects of social housing including scrutiny. He believes in the improvement and retention of social housing within the borough and the introduction of low carbon eco-friendly new homes. He is a teacher in further education and understands the needs and aspirations of young people. He enjoys cooking and has travelled extensively in Asia, America, and Europe.

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Cllr Jason Perry, Conservative Leader of the Opposition

Jason Perry

South Croydon
Leader of the Opposition, Croydon Council

Jason Perry is married with two children, aged nineteen and seventeen, and lives in South Croydon Ward. He represented Croham from 2002 to 2018, and South Croydon from 2018 to present and has been a Croydon Councillor since 1994.

Maria Gatland

Maria Gatland

South Croydon

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 was elected to Croydon Council in 2002.

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Shadow Cabinet Deputies

The Shadow Cabinet Deputies support our Shadow Cabinet members in the work they do across the borough. Find out more about them here!

South Croydon

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

Further Planning Applications for South Croydon Ward

Once again a planning application is before us for the construction of a new building to create 5 flats to the rear of Remy Court 17 South Park Hill Road including a 1 x 3 bedroom flat, 3 x Studio flats and 1 x 1 bedroom flat with bin store and bike store and amenity space for the existing flats.

Pampisford Road Gas Works - Full details

Southern Gas Networks (SGN) have notified us that major works will start on Pampisford Road from 4th May. These safety critical works to upgrade the gas network will last 16 weeks.

SGN’s e-mail states:-

Croham Valley Road Planning Applications Approved By LABOUR

Croham Valley Road Planning Applications.

Having referred 3 planning applications in close proximity to the Planning Committee I was very hopeful that with support from the Croham Valley Residents Association we may get a resounding result of some of the applications being refused.

Deputy Shadow Cabinet appointed

Following the Croydon Council elections on 3rd May, Croydon Conservatives have today announced their Deputy Shadow Cabinet positions.

Deputy Shadow Cabinet Member - Economy and Jobs: Gareth Streeter

Deputy Shadow Cabinet Member - Planning: Scott Roche