The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Wednesday 17th June, from 2-3pm, at Filtr Coffee, 14 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.
Join us at the Purley BID Community Litter Pick on Saturday, 20th June 2026, from 10am-12pm. Meet at the Purley BID noticeboard, High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA. All equipment will be provided. A great family activity and good exercise, whilst keeping Purley #cleanerandgreener!
Purley BID works closely with local partners to support a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming town centre. One of the ways we do this is by arranging Coffee with a Copper meetings with our local police team. These informal sessions give businesses, residents, visitors, and community members the chance to meet local officers in a relaxed setting. They are
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Tuesday, 19th May, from 1-2pm, 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.
Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Friday, 24th April 2026. The Talkbus will be located at Tesco Extra, 8 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, 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
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Saturday 25th April, from 2-3pm, at Star Express Cafe, 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.
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.