Catherine Garrad

2022 in Purley Part 1 Access and Safety
Access & Safety

2022 in Purley Part 1 Access and Safety

2022 was yet another hugely successful year for the Purley Business Improvement District (BID) supporting the business district and in turn, making Purley a better place for residents, visitors and businesses. Purley BID generally delivers its projects to 3 core areas of benefit that are approved by the Purley BID Board. These being 1) Access

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Christmas-2022-Banner-on-hoarding
Business engagement

Festive windows in Purley

The businesses in Purley are working hard to ensure that local residents and those from surrounding areas enjoy the lead up to Christmas. Here are a some of the lovely festive windows. Do pop down to #shoplocal, #eatlocal and #supportlocal in Purley.

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Christmas
Business engagement

Purley is Sparkling for Christmas

The Christmas lights in Purley are looking fantastic again this year. Thank you to London Borough of Croydon for putting them up for us and to all the Purley businesses for being part of the Business Improvement District and providing the funding. We wish all the businesses and residents in Purley a very healthy, prosperous

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SES Water – work along the A22, Purley

Below is a message from SES water Good morning As set out in our current Business Plan, we have made a pledge to reduce the risk of supply failures. By 2025, our goal is for 100% of properties in our supply area to be supplied by more than one treatment works. We are investing £10

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Purley Panel/CALAT Festive Fair
Destination Purley

Purley Panel/CALAT Festive Fair

Festive Fair at Purley Library tomorrow (Saturday 10 December) from 11am to 3pm in partnership with Purley Panel and Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT) Lots happening throughout the day:  local authors to meet and greet   rhyme-time, story-time and craft for children  free sessions from CALAT, book here https://www.calat.ac.uk/purley-festive-fair/

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Purley Food Hub – December 2022
Destination Purley

Purley Food Hub – December 2022

Purley Food Hub is an emergency food bank that helps local people in crisis. It was set up in January 2013 by Churches Together in Purley & Kenley and became a registered charity with elected Trustees in July 2013. Since then, they have provided over 250,000 meals to more than 28,000 clients and family members

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Purley BID Advent calendar
Business engagement

The countdown to Christmas is back!

The Purley BID online Advent Calendar has launched and the countdown to Christmas is on! To be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes and promotions from Purley businesses, click on the link to enter: https://purleybid.co.uk/advent-calendar/. We hope you enjoy the build-up and have a very Merry Christmas.

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Coffee with a Copper
Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper

Pop along to O Farol, 945 Brighton Road, #Purley, CR8 2BP on Wednesday 30th November between 2-3pm to meet the Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Team to raise any issues or ask advice.

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Litter Pick
Access & Safety

Great Litter Pick Results

Thank you to everyone that supported the Purley BID Community Litter Pick on Saturday 19th November. It really makes a difference in helping to make #Purley #cleanerandgreener. Keep an eye on our Events Page and also our socials for details of the next Purley BID Community Litter Pick.

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Business of the Month – The Pear Tree
Business engagement

Business of the Month – The Pear Tree

Congratulations to The Pear Tree, 908-912 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LN, 0208 660 6396. The Pear Tree is a traditional Stonegate Pub in Purley. Recently renovated, The Pear Tree has something for everyone. Manager, Mike, said: “The Pear Tree is a friendly venue, offering delicious food, great drinks and unforgettable experiences. Come and visit us

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