Michael Neal

South Croydon
Chairman, Croydon Council 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. 

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.

News

Statement on the Birdhurst Road Shooting

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the fatal shooting in South Croydon yesterday. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim of such a tragic event.

Labour's Total Failure; Social Housing in Haling Grove

At the full Council meeting last Monday 5th July a number of Councillors had questions to the Cabinet Member for Homes. It is normal that the majority and opposition Councillors have an equal share within the time frame of 30 minutes to ask questions to three Cabinet Members.

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