PWRA - Working for Purley's future
The PWRA is run by Purley Residents and for Purley residents. Please join up and take part. We are always looking to get more members and new, fresh ideas to help improve Purley and Woodcote. We want to improve the character and amenities that make Purley great, while helping to retain the unique character of our wonderful town. If you're interested, or would just like to find out more, please contact our chairman Phil Reed. All our contact details are on the Contact Us page.
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Purley Planning Summary – 8th July 2021
The current volume of planning applications and decisions in the PWRA area can make it challenging to keep up with what is being proposed for our area. Consequently the PWRA Planning Officer now prepares a summary of planning activity in our area so we can more easily track this, and…
July 2021: Croydon Library Consultation Phase 2 – PWRA Recommendation to Members
July 2021: Croydon Libraries Consultation – Phase 2 PWRA Members may recall that earlier in the year Croydon went out to residents to consult on the future of our Borough’s libraries, and in particular the closure of a number of libraries. The background to this proposed action is the £500,000…
Purley Planning Summary – 7th June 2021
The current volume of planning applications and decisions in the PWRA area can make it challenging to keep up with what is being proposed for our area. Consequently the PWRA Planning Officer now prepares a summary of planning activity in our area so we can more easily track this, and…
Croydon Art Society ‘virtual’ exhibition starts 31st May 2021
Croydon Art Society ‘virtual’ exhibition starts 31st May 2021 With the country still in the grip of Covid19, The Croydon Art Society thought it sensible to go ‘virtual’ once again in order to hold its Summer Exhibition. The exhibition is entitled ‘Art from Isolation’ and will be shown on The…
Purley Planning Summary – 3rd May 2021
The current volume of planning applications and decisions in the PWRA area can make it challenging to keep up with what is being proposed for our area. Consequently the PWRA Planning Officer now prepares a summary of planning activity in our area so we can more easily track this, and…
Croydon Council launches campaign to find 30 new fostering households
A New Croydon Foster Carer recruitment drive Croydon’s fostering service will be recruiting 30 new fostering households this year to help care for children in safe, healthy and happy homes. Could you be one of these families or people to help? Croydon’s borough-wide recruitment campaign is aimed at residents who have…
Purley Planning Summary – 7th April 2021
The current volume of planning applications and decisions in the PWRA area can make it challenging to keep up with what is being proposed for our area. Consequently the PWRA Planning Officer now prepares a summary of planning activity in our area so we can more easily track this, and…
Bird’s Eye View, April 2021 – By John Birkett, RSPB Croydon Local Group
John Birkett, from RSPB Croydon Local Group writes: This is being written a year on since we entered the first coronavirus lockdown. A lot has happened in the intervening months. On the whole, people seem to have gained an interest in the natural world and our parks and open spaces…
Free Support during a Croydon Power Cut – Sign up to the Priority Services Register
A message from UK Power Networks (PSR) to Purley & Woodcote residents: Power cuts don’t happen very often but if the electricity network is damaged or develops a fault it’s our job to get the power back on. Our engineers work around the clock 24/7 to restore power as quickly as is…
Purley Planning Summary – 8th March 2021
Purley Planning Summary – 8th March 2021 The current volume of planning applications and decisions in the PWRA area can make it challenging to keep up with what is being proposed for our area. Consequently the PWRA Planning Officer now prepares a summary of planning activity in our area…