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Business engagement

Purley Food Hub – November 2026

Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout November. 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

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Business engagement

Royal Mail Parcel Postbox in Purley

There is a new Royal Mail Parcel Postbox at 940 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2HW. Whether you’re returning an item or sending a parcel using the Royal Mail App, you can drop off a parcel the Parcel Postbox. Parcel Postboxes are similar to regular Royal Mail postboxes but are designed to receive small to medium

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Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper – October 2026

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Thursday 29th October, from 4-5pm, 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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Business engagement

Great Results from Purley BID Community Litter Pick

The Purley BID Community Litter Pick was another fantastic success. Removing waste from the town and making it #cleanerandgreener. Thank you to all involved. Keep an eye on our social media for details of the next Litter Pick. All equipment provided.

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Access & Safety

Sign up to MET Engage

Through the platform Met Engage you can get to know your local police officers, help shape how they police your local area and have direct access to key information and advice. Not just a platform for them to tell you what they’re doing in your area, it’s an opportunity for you to tell them what’s

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Business engagement

Purley Food Hub – October 2026

Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout October. 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

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Access & Safety

Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus – September 2026

Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Tuesday, 29th September 2026. The Talkbus will be located at Tesco Extra, 8 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, from 12.30-3.30pm. Croydon Drop-In (CDI) is a charitable organisation that exists to support young people aged 11 to 25 years old and families who

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Access & Safety

Purley BID Community Litter Pick

Join us for the Purley BID Community Litter Pick on Saturday, 10th October 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!

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