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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Croydon streets to get 3,500 new trees
The council has begun to plant 700 extra trees on the borough’s streets each year until 2023 as part of a drive to improve local air quality. Priority will be given to areas with existing poor air quality, and the first three new trees were planted this week in Norwich…
Mental Health Issues Open Meeting
Croydon Symphony Orchestra Concert February 10 2018
Croydon Symphony Orchestra’s next concert is on Saturday February 10, 7.30pm at Trinity School Concert Hall, CR9 7AT. The Orchestra will be conducted by Darrell Davison and will feature, on flute, Emma Halnan (Winner of the Croydon Concerto Competition 2017). The programme will include:- – Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique – Ibert: Flute…
A new post office is going to open in Purley
The Costcutter in Old Lodge Lane will get a new post office which will be open seven days a week A new post office is going to open at a Costcutter store in Purley next week. The facility will open at the shop in Old Lodge Lane at 1pm on…
Review of blue-badge scheme aims at fairness for all
In a move designed to ensure equal consideration is given to mental and physical health conditions when people apply for a blue disabled parking badge, the government is reviewing how the scheme works for those with hidden disabilities. Concerned that there are variations on how the rules and guidance…
25th Purley Scout Group – THE Jumble Sale
Date: 23rd January 2018 25th Purley Scout Group – THE Jumble Sale Members of the 25th Purley (St. Mark’s) Scout Group and their families, friends and supporters are preparing for THE local event of the year – their annual Jumble Sale. It takes place on Saturday 3rd February at St. Mark’s…
The Norwood Wind Ensemble
We are a friendly concert band who enjoy playing good quality music to the best of our ability. We are always looking for new musicians who are interested in joining us. If you play a wind, brass or percussion instrument and have good sight reading skills we would love…
Last Chance to Stop Purley Skyscraper
Dear All, You may recall that last December the council gave planning permission for a 17 floor skyscraper in Purley, despite the fact that 9,000 local residents, 7 local Residents Associations and I opposed it. Such a large building will change the character of Purley, may act as a precedent…
Improved waste contract set for Croydon
Croydon residents will be able to get a year-round green garden waste service and a free doorstep Christmas tree recycling collection under a new deal with the borough’s main contractor. The measures are part of a new long-term contract with waste company Veolia that starts next year and is due…
