Volunteer for Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel Purley and Woodcote Ward Panel are looking for new members to join the panel. The Ward Panel meets every 3 months and convey community concerns, ensure accountability, and set priorities with the local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT). If you are interested…
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…
You are cordially invited to attend the Purley & Woodcote Residents’ Association AGM on Weds June 15th 2022, at 7.30pm for 7.45pm at Christ Church, between 821 & 863 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2 BN. >>> RSVP to attend: Please EMAIL your name to PWRA Secretary, Chris Lewis, on secretary@pwra.co.uk Purley…
Volunteers needed for May Weapons Sweep Throughout the week of May 16th, the Met police are working with the National initiative against violence in support with Operation SCEPTRE. Operation Sceptre is a national week of action which aims to tackle knife crime. Anyone who attends will be teamed up with officers…
The Purley Panel are delighted to launch the Purley Map and Heritage Trail, and we at the PWRA are pleased to support them. The Purley Panel have produced this map and Heritage Trail, to celebrate the history that hides within our small town, notwithstanding the significant changes it has, and…
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…
John Birkett, from RSPB Croydon Local Group writes: I am writing this having just returned from a walk on Riddlesdown. That is the best place to find Skylarks in Croydon, although there are times that I despair for their future. Renowned for its aerial song flights, this species nests on…
Croydon Local Plan Review now re-opened You may be aware that the Council has reactivated its’ review of the Croydon Local Plan, after pausing it as a result of Covid: It has released its’ proposed updates for public consultation, with a closing date for receiving comments / feedback from the…
Purley Planning Summary – 25th January 2022 Running Total of Additional Housing Units in the PWRA Area (from 2018): Total: 3214 housing units of which: Approved: 1544 housing units Pending: 807 housing units Refused: 733 housing units Withdrawn: 130 housing units Applications Granted 20 Oakwood Avenue (Ref: 21/04519/FUL) Demolition of…
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…