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Coffee with a Copper – May 2025

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, from 2-3pm, at Costa Coffee, 950 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LP. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.

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Purley Cross Centre – May 2025

Purley Cross Community Information Centre is a fantastic community resource, providing advice, information and training for residents of Purley and surrounding areas. Check out what’s happening throughout May 2025 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.

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Purley Food Hub – May 2025

Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout May. Thank you.  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 it has provided over 250,000

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Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus – April 2025

Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Wednesday 30th April 2025. The Talkbus will be located on the High Street, by the Purley BID noticeboard, from 2.30-5.30pm. Croydon Drop-In (CDI) is a charitable organisation that exists to support young people aged 11 to 25 years old and families who

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Coffee With a Copper – April 2025

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Saturday 26th April 2025, from 11am to 12pm, at Star Express, 944 Brighton Road, #Purley, CR8 2LP. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.

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Purley & Woodcote Ward Panel Meeting

The next meeting of the Purley & Woodcote Ward Panel is on Thursday, 8th May 2025, from 7-9pm at The John Fisher School, Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP. This is an opportunity to meet your Safer Neighbourhood Team and hear about work done by Ward Panel members. All welcome.

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Rates Increases Threaten Businesses

Purley Business Improvement District (BID) is raising concerns over the recent increase in business rates, which have seen businesses in the retail and leisure industries facing rate hikes of approximately 2.7 times the previous amount. This significant rise is proving unsustainable for many small businesses in the area. Simon Cripps, CEO of Purley BID, stated,

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Purley Cross Centre – April 2025

Purley Cross Community Information Centre is a fantastic community resource, providing advice, information and training for residents of Purley and surrounding areas. Check out what’s happening throughout April 2025 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.

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Fantastic Projects in Purley

Purley Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to share the exciting projects made possible by the UK Shared Prosperity Funding allocated to Purley through the support of Croydon Council. These initiatives have significantly enhanced the local area, making it more vibrant and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. We are truly delighted with the results.

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Keep Britain Tidy – Fantastic Results for Purley BID Community Litter Pick

Brilliant results from the Purley BID Keep Britain Tidy, Great British Spring Clean, Community Litter Pick. Lots of waste removed from Purley. Thank you to everyone that joined us, especially to the group of children from Cumnor House School, our Purley Councillor and to London Borough of Croydon for providing the equipment and collecting the

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