Neil Garratt

Leader of the GLA Conservative Group
Croydon & Sutton GLA Member

Neil is Croydon & Sutton's GLA Member. He is also a Conservative Councillor for Belmont.

Neil grew up on a council estate in the midlands before moving to Sutton nearly 20 years ago. His dad drove buses and lorries, and his grandad was a coal miner. He believes passionately in working hard for our community - something he already does as a senior front bench Councillor in Sutton.

Neil has earned a reputation locally as a diligent community activist, using his background in IT, global data networks, and project management to focus on the detail that really impacts the lives of local residents - without losing sight of the bigger picture.

See also

Addiscombe West

Your local Addiscombe West team are working all-year round to challenge the Labour Council and incumbents and represent the good people of Addiscombe West.

Bensham Manor

Your local Bensham Manor team are working all-year round to challenge the Labour Council and incumbents and represent the good people of Bensham Manor. Contact us at [email protected]

Coulsdon Town

Mario, Ian, Luke and the Coulsdon Town Conservatives are always making sure Coulsdon's voice is heard.

Croydon & Sutton (London Assembly)

The Croydon & Sutton GLA seat comprises of the entirety of the London Borough of Croydon and the London Borough of Sutton. The seat has been Conservative-held since it's creation in 2000. Our assembly member since the 2021 election is Neil Garratt.

News

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.

Improved traffic signalling - Whytecliffe Road South

I recently blogged about securing improved signal timings for Edgehill Road. Local resident Melanie alerted me to an issue on Whytecliffe Road South at the junction with Brighton Road, with the lights clearly not in sync. Following the intervention of myself and our London Assembly Member, Neil Ga

Edgehill Road/Purley Way traffic lights: Improved signal timings!

A big bug bear I've had is how long I've had to wait at the traffic lights at Edgehill Road, going towards Highfield Road through the Purley Way.  Often, only two cars can pass meaning there are long waits at the traffic lights.  I raised this with our London Assembly Member, Neil Garrat

Why are ULEZ cameras on Croydon's roads?

Several people have questioned me on why ULEZ cameras are being installed on Kenley roads with one constituent writing in to ask: “Previously we gathered that the council was refusing permission for the Mayor to place cameras on roads not controlled by TfL.

Neil Garratt elected Leader of the City Hall Conservatives

Congratulations to Neil Garratt, London Assembly Member for Croydon & Sutton, who has been elected Leader of the City Hall Conservatives. As Leader, he will challenge Sadiq Khan on his failures as London Mayor, including on transport, finance, crime, and more.

Neil Garratt's City Hall Diary - confronting the Mayor

Neil's City Hall Diary - 25 July 2022 In last week’s newsletter I shared with you my research into the Mayor’s ULEZ expansion. On Thursday I had an opportunity to share it with the Mayor in person, and it would be fair to say he didn’t take it well.