A huge amount of waste was collected and removed from Purley in Purley BID’s support of the Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean Campaign. Keep an eye on our social for details of future events. All equipment provided. A great family activity and helps to keep Purley cleaner and greener.
Purley welcomed a visit from Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday 10th March 2026. Kemi visited various businesses in Purley to discuss a campaign against anti-social behaviour. Kemi, joined by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP and Mayor Jason Perry, also spoke with the Safer Neighbourhood Team about shoplifting in the area.
Purley Library is now open five days a week, including Saturdays. It features a colourful children’s space, a computer area and a large enclosed quiet zone – perfect for research and study. The library is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3YH. Current opening hours: Saturday: 9am to 5pm Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am to 6pm
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Friday, 20th March, from 4-5pm, at La Tasqueria, 36-40 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.
Date: Thursday 12th March 2026 Location: St Mark’s Church, Woodcote, Purley, CR8 3QS, from 10am – 12.30pm. These Resource Fairs are an exciting opportunity for everyone in the locality to come together and share information about the organisations/groups/residents who are providing activities, support and guidance in Croydon South West. The event will also give a
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Friday 27th February, from 9-10am, at Infinity Coffee Shop, 32 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.
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 February 2026 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.
Join us in supporting the Keep Britain Tidy, Great British Spring Clean litter pick campaign. Meet at the Purley BID noticeboard, High Street, Purley. All equipment will be provided. A great family activity and good exercise, whilst keeping Purley #cleanerandgreener.
The next meeting of the Purley & Woodcote Ward Panel is on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 from 7-9pm at St Swithun’s Church, Grovelands Road, Purley, CR8 4LB. This is an opportunity to meet your Safer Neighbourhood Team and hear about work done by Ward Panel members. All welcome.
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Wednesday, 21st January, from 2-3pm, at Costa Coffee, at Tesco, 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.