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. Following the election of Jason as Mayor, Danielle was elected in a by-election in 2022. Maria, Michael and Danielle are passionate about securing the best possible future for South Croydon, and making sure that we have a South Croydon to be proud of.

Campaigns

Stop the Brighton Road Traffic Chaos!

We have been contacted by large numbers of residents about about Labour’s proposals to segregate the cycle lane and bus lane, with barriers, along the entire length of Brighton Road.

People
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.

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.

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.

Michael Neal

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.

See Also
Litter Pick in Croydon Central

Croydon East

In 2023, the Boundary Commission for England announced its final recommendations for new Parliamentary Constituencies in England, including here in Croydon.

Croydon South

In 2023, the Boundary Commission for England announced its final recommendations for new Parliamentary Constituencies in England, including here in Croydon.

Croydon South has lost Waddon and Selsdon and gained Park Hill & Whitgift as part of the review.

News

Tram Disruption: 21-29 October

No trams will run east from East Croydon from 21 October to 29 October 2023 and normal service will resume on Monday 30 October.

The closure will affect all services from East Croydon to Beckenham Junction, Elmers End and New Addington.

 

Replacement bus services

New Street Trees for Lismore Road

This street tree replaced one that was damaged badly by a large lorry a couple of years ago.

It’s great to see it replaced as well as two other empty tree pits planted 

We know the amenity value of street trees and their ability to clear our polluted air

Ward Walk with Mayor Perry and Chief Superintendent Andy Brittan

Today I was joined by Mayor Perry and Chief Superintendent Andy Brittan for a walk along the Selsdon Road to speak with local businesses and residents .We also observed the minute silence in recognition of the abhorrent war in Ukraine which started a year ago today

Visit to Croydon College

I was really pleased to visit Croydon College in my capacity as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People. I was keen to hear about the offer to our young people and to discuss challenges and opportunities and how we can all work better together.

Decision at last on backland development 20 Rockhampton road

An application to build a two bedroom house in the back garden of 20 Rockhampton road lodged in 2021 has at last been decided. I objected to this application that would have impacted negatively on neighbours has been refused permission.

Dangerous branch down reported Croham Hurst woods

On my daily walk with my dog in Croham Hurst woods I noticed that a branch had spilt and was hanging dangerously over the path. Another branch had come down the steps on one of the entrances opposite Wisborough road. I notified the Council and was pleased to see both have been removed.

Gritting around St Peters Primary School

Yesterday afternoon walking my dog I noticed how slippery the pavements around St Peters Primary School were and Rockhampton road facing the school had not been gritted.