Samir Dwesar

Purley & Woodcote
Deputy Whip

Samir has lived in and around Purley his whole life. His family has been in Croydon for over 50 years and he attended local schools. He has been involved in local politics for a number of years and is looking forward to working to have a Council which positively delivers for residents. Samir can’t wait to be an active ward councillor who lives and breathes casework, working effectively with residents’ groups, the Purley BID, the Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhoods Team, and others. If elected, Samir’s main focus will be to fight overdevelopment in Purley & Woodcote and preserve its special character. He is also passionate about education and strengthening communities through opportunities for children and young people, having previously worked on social mobility and apprenticeships policy. Samir currently works in Government Relations supporting businesses, charities, and industry groups across travel, technology and food and drink sectors. Outside of work/politics, he enjoys seeing the world, learning Spanish and international television and cinema.

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Jason Perry

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Simon Brew

Simon Brew

Purley & Woodcote
Croydon Council Conservative Group Secretary

Simon Brew has lived in Purley & Kenley for over 40 years and raised his three children here, and he now has eight grand-children.

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Holly Ramsey

Purley & Woodcote

Holly lives in Purley and Woodcote, and has been concerned about the increasing number of developments in the area. Her priority is making sure that Purley sees the right developments taking place that preserve the character of the area.

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Deputy Cabinet Members

Our Deputy Cabinet Members support the Cabinet members in the work they do across the borough. Find out more about them here!

Purley

The Purley area is split into two wards for Croydon Council, Purley & Woodcote and Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Please use our map to find the relevant ward for you, and find out more about what we are doing in your area!

Purley & Woodcote

Simon, Samir and Holly are hard at work for you in Purley & Woodcote. We deal with about 40 casework items every month, ranging from missed bin collections and social services issues through to children's schooling and of course fighting for local people on planning issues.

News

Volunteering at the Purley Food Hub

This year I’ve enjoyed getting to know the organisers and volunteers at the Purley Food Hub. It was great to volunteer yesterday morning (as well as pick-up some casework). It was also lovely to meet some new volunteers who were there for the first time.

Update on encampment at Higher Drive Recreational Ground

I wanted to provide the latest update on the situation at Higher Drive Recreational Ground. Kenley and Purley Councillors are working closely with each other, the council and local police to remove the encampment at Higher Drive Recreational Ground.

Travellers at Higher Drive Recreational Ground

A resident contacted me this morning to tell me about travellers illegally parking their caravans at the Higher Drive Recreational Ground right next to the children's playground. She told me there is already fly tipping and smells of human waste within the woods. 

Possible closure of ticket offices across Croydon

As you may be aware, Transport Focus and London Travel Watch have been running a consultation on proposed ticket office closures  by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) at all stations in Croydon. 

8 flats on Manor Way approved

I'm disappointed by last night's decision by the Planning Committee to approve 8 flats on 20 Manor Way in Purley. I referred this application and supported the 40+ objectors arguing against this application last night in front of the committee. Chris Philp MP also opposed this application.