Congratulations to Chestermans Florist Chestermans Florist, 913 Brighton Road, is owned by Jo and Dan Vickers. They were established 18 years ago and have been trading in Purley for the last 8 years. They survived being flooded when a major roof fire on 31st October 2017 caused considerable damage to the flats above. Scaffolding was
Purley BID’s Spring Convention took place in May. Key themes included employment, property, advice, fly tipping, health & wellbeing, legal services, Croydon Council Safer Streets, arts & crafts, reducing business costs, charities and the Purley Rotary Club. Simon Cripps, CEO, outlined the BID’s achievements, including the 33% reduction in business rates for smaller retailers and
Thursday 16th May 2019 1pm-4pm at Christ Church, Purley All Purley businesses are invited to our Spring Conference to meet the BID team and see what we have planned for 2019/2020. A range of exhibitors will also be showcasing their offers that can improve business in Purley. Come and join us to : Meet other
Congratulations to Frost Estate Agents Frost Estate Agents, 1 Purley Road, is an independent and owner run operation that has been a market leader in the Purley area for many years, with the company having roots back to 1862. Ben Gershon, Director of Frost, said: “We strive to give an unrivalled service to our sellers,
Congratulations to Maya Lashess Kris and Maya opened their Maya Lashess shop at No. 14 High Street, Purley on 1st December 2018, following successful launch of their on-line sales of eye lash extensions, nail care and other beauty accessories. Created for stylists who value high quality and value for money at the same time. The
Croydon’s High Streets Conference 2019 Please support our High Streets Conference on 26th March 2019 from 9am to 1pm. You can register to attend at CROYDON’S HIGH STREETS CONFERENCE 2019 with Croydon Council and SaveTheHighStreet.org About this Event: This is a free-to-attend, half-day event for local high street businesses and others working hard to ensure
A lunch to celebrate Croydon’s entrepreneurial community and the work of Croydon Council during the year of business in 2018 takes place at the end of the month. Croydon’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), which make up 99% of the borough’s businesses, are invited to the lunch on 27 February, at Croydon College. The event
After such a successful year for the Purley BID in 2018 with highlights of the Purley Food Festival and a successful campaign to lobby the government for a change and reduction to the small business rates, we look forward to another great year ahead. In these very tough and unpredictable economic times the high street
In a recent Croydon Council survey asking “Where in Croydon do you go out in the evenings” 21.3% of respondants said PURLEY. This puts Purley in 3rd place behind the Town Centre and South Croydon. Great news for Purley’s vibrant Evening and Night Time Economy.
FESTIVE WINDOW COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Last November and December saw over 80 Purley businesses displaying a range of decorations for the festive season brightening up Purley and cheering up shoppers. Our Judge said “It’s tough picking winners as many displays were attractive both for day time customers and night time visitors. Well done to everyone