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Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper – October 2025

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Thursday, 30th October 2025, from 5-6pm, at O’Farol, 945 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.

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Access & Safety

Purley in Bloom 2025

The Purley in Bloom team has been working extremely hard to prepare Purley for its entry into London in Bloom competition for 2025. We look forward to the results in September. Each In Bloom entry is scored against a set of criteria under 3 main pillars: It was also a fantastic achievement for the team

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Business engagement

Purley Rotary Field Celebrates Centenary

Friday, 25th July 2025, marked a remarkable milestone in Purley’s history—the 100th anniversary of the Purley Rotary Field being officially handed over by the Purley Rotary Club to Coulsdon and Purley Urban District Council for the benefit of the public. What began in 1925 as a generous act of civic vision has grown into one

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Access & Safety

Purley BID Community Litter Pick

Join us at the Purley BID Community Litter Pick on Saturday, 11th October 2025, 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!

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Access & Safety

Great Results at Purley BID Community Litter Pick

Amazing results from the Purley BID Community Litter Pick. Lots of waste removed from Purley. Thank you to everyone that joined us and to London Borough of Croydon for providing the equipment and collecting the waste. Keep an eye on our socials for dates of future Community Litter Picks. All equipment is provided and it’s a

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Access & Safety

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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Access & Safety

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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Access & Safety

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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Cleaner and greener

Purley enters Britain in Bloom: A Blossoming Success

Purley in Bloom has been honoured with an invitation to participate in the exclusive “Britain in Bloom” competition, making Purley one of only three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the country to receive this accolade. This invitation is a testament not only to Purley but to the entire borough. Now in its third year, Purley

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Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper – February 2025

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Wednesday 26th February 2025, from 6-7pm, at The Pear Tree, 908-912 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LN. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.

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