Michael Neal

South Croydon
Chairman, Planning Committee
Federation Constituency Officer (Croydon South)

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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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.
Danielle Denton

Danielle Denton

South Croydon
Federation Property Officer
Danielle Denton is one of the three local Conservative councillors for South Croydon ward.  South Croydon really matters to her. She has worked in South Croydon for over 30 years, and was a founding member of the South Croydon Business Association.
Maria Gatland

Maria Gatland

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.

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South Croydon

Danielle Denton, Maria Gatland & Michael Neal are your Conservative Councillors for South Croydon. Maria and Michael have served our community since 2002 when they were first elected alongside Mayor Jason Perry.

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Disgraced ex-Leader Tony Newman allowed back into Croydon Labour

Tony Newman - under whose leadership Croydon Council went bankrupt - is allowed back into Croydon Labour after his suspension was reportedly lifted earlier this month.What's more, it has been revealed that their Mayoral candidate is a Newman campaigner and supporter.Croydon Labour haven’t changed.

Brighton Road "wands" to be removed

The Brighton Road Cycle Scheme was introduced in April 2023 after approval by the previous Labour Council. Since then, we've been listening to residents and businesses to see what they think - and 89% of people who expressed an opinion wanted the wands removed.

Lodge Lane, New Addington - Rubbish everywhere!

I have reported this Lodge Lane block with general waste, clothes, and rubbish everywhere. Having seen the harrowing conditions in South Norwood last week, it seems that this is not a one off incident. The filth of this block paints a picture of Croydon Labour's neglect of their council tenants.

Personal view of Labour's financial mismanagement

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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

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:- ‘We need to carry out safety-critical work to upgrade the gas network in your area.

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Deputy Shadow Cabinet appointed

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