South Croydon

Maria, Michael and Jason have been councillors for South Croydon since 2018, having previously represented Croham ward, which covered most of the area. Maria, Michael and Jason have served our area since 2002, having worked hard for us since then. Maria, Michael and Jason are still passionate about securing the best possible future for South Croydon, and making sure that we have a South Croydon to be proud of.

People
Chris Philp

Chris Philp

MP for Croydon South
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Digital Economy

Since being elected six years ago I have tried to be an active and energetic local MP, and I hope you have seen this. I aim to deliver real results for our neighbourhood, as the box on this page shows.

Jason Perry

Jason Perry

Conservative Candidate for Mayor of Croydon
Leader of the Opposition, Croydon Council
South Croydon

Jason Perry is married with two adult children, aged twenty and eighteen, and lives in South Croydon Ward. He represented Croham from 2002 to 2018, and South Croydon from 2018 to present and has been a Croydon Councillor since 1994.

Maria Gatland

Maria Gatland

South Croydon
Shadow Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning

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.

Michael Neal

Michael Neal

South Croydon
Shadow Cabinet Deputy for Transport, Environment and Regeneration

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.

See Also
Litter Pick in Croydon Central

Croydon Central

From 2002 to May 2018 each parliamentary constituency in Croydon was made up of exactly eight wards, all fully contained within it. Shortly after taking control in 2014 Croydon Labour requested a review of the local authority boundaries.

Croydon South

From 2002 to May 2018 each parliamentary constituency in Croydon was made up of exactly eight wards, all fully contained within it. Shortly after taking control in 2014 Croydon Labour requested a review of the local authority boundaries.

News

Cleaning request for Manor Way following heavy rain

The footway and street on Manor Way near Croham Hurst Golf Club are filthy with debris and mud following the heavy rain. Sadly it is a recurrent problems for residents who live near this end of the road.

Flooding in Croham Manor Road reported to Council

The heavy rain the other night caused flash flooding in some areas of London. While it was not as serious in our ward of South Croydon the bottom of Croham Manor road was flooded. This part of the road is prone to flooding.

Trail bikes damage top of Croham Hurst woods

Residents and walkers in Croham Hurst Woods have notified me quite a few times of trail bikes in the Hurst endangering walkers, children and dogs. I have seen them myself racing along Selsdon rd and entering Croham Hurst woods. It generally happens at weekends or during the school holidays.

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.

When will removed bus shelters be replaced?

What has happened to our bus shelters? This is a question a number of residents have asked me.

Shivering in the cold wind and rain is not an appealing prospect as the weather has changed.

Following my query to the Council I have been given the following information 

South Croydon Recreation Ground

It so nice to see South Croydon Rec back in full use again this weekend. The children’s playground was full of life, football training was taking place and there were numerous runners and walkers around the park.

South Croydon Rec. Traveller Update

It is disappointing and frustrating to see that the travellers that encamped on South Croydon Recreation Ground on 23rd August are still there.