Jason Cummings has been a Croydon Central resident for over 25 years. Married to Rachel with two adult children both born here in Croydon. With a 20 year management career and experience of having worked at the heart of government.
Jeet Bains is your Councillor in Addiscombe East ward where he has lived for more than thirty years. Jeet has been a Councillor in Croydon since 2010 and takes a keen interest in helping local residents and businesses with any issues they have.
Mario Creatura is a lifelong Croydon resident and has been a Coulsdon Councillor since 2014. He was state educated locally before being the first in his family to go on to university. He is married to Amy, a local SEN teacher, and they are parents to twin boys.
I am local to Kenley, where I live with my wife Fiona and our two children, Chloe and Joshua. We love Kenley and have chosen to make the local area our home for our young family.
Lynne Hale has lived in Sanderstead for 30 years. She worked locally as a healthcare professional for over twenty years before, having settled her three children into their Croydon schools, she moved into politics.
Yvette Hopley has lived in and around Sanderstead all her life. From an education in a local state school she went on to spend almost ten years working in public and government relations for an American Oil company. Yvette lives with Chris and has a daughter Natasha and grandson Hugh.
Living in Croydon all of my life has instilled a strong sense of passion for Croydon and its future. I have always been active in many of the local campaigns and projects, growing up in an area which prides itself on its Community spirit, and the ability to show a united front against issues that are important to the local residents.
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.
Many know from my previous postings that I am a Trustee of SLAM and therefore regularly attend Board meetings. I was delighted to hear that the unannounced inspection by the CQC of the older adults department was awarded "Outstanding" for their caring domain. Congratulations to the Chief Nurse
Last week it was a real pleasure to visit the ‘Choose Love Garden’ which has been transported from its award winning site at the Chelsea Flower Show to the ‘Good Food Matters’ site at Mickleham Way, New Addington.
I attended the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust AGM - a long title I know and for most of the residents it is the place we still refer to as Mayday. It was interesting to hear from Yemisi Gibbons, Chair and Matthew Kershaw CEO and Place-Based Leader for Health.
It was a personal highlight for me to join the Liberty Festival across Croydon town centre last weekend. The Festival shone a spotlight on the amazing talents of the Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists from across the UK.
Carers Support Group Help and support for people caring for someone affected by Mental Health Every Wednesday 5.30pm—7.00pm at Mind In Croydon 26 Pampisford Road Purley Surrey CR8 2NE
Mayor Perry and I had the pleasure of visiting Diadan House in Shirley run by Kisimul. Kisimul Group provides exceptional services for people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours of concern through its registered schools, college and care homes.
The new mental health strategy for South West London sets out the ways it will improve and support the mental health of everyone who lives, work or studies in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth over the next five years. The vision is to make South West London the best plac
It was a great pleasure to join in the fun, food, performance, music and parade that all came together on Sunday 31st July at the Croydon Carnival on London Road.
If you feel you need a little support with your Weight Management there is FOC support. Do take up the offer. The programme is running for twelve weeks.