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.
The David Lean Cinema is run for the community by the community, by a team of volunteers and cinephiles determined to preserve David Lean’s legacy in Croydon and build a lasting home for independent cinema. The David Lean Cinema is located in the Croydon Clocktower learning and cultural complex (library, museum, CALAT) at Katharine Street,
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 2026 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.
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
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.
Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout April. 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
The David Lean Cinema is run for the community by the community, by a team of volunteers and cinephiles determined to preserve David Lean’s legacy in Croydon and build a lasting home for independent cinema. The David Lean Cinema is located in the Croydon Clocktower learning and cultural complex (library, museum, CALAT) at Katharine Street,
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.