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.
Purley Business Improvement District (BID) is here to do exactly as it says on the tin: to improve business in the Purley business district. This is achieved by investing the levy money equivalent to 2% of the business rates back into the town under the direction of the Purley BID board. The board is made
Happy new year to you all. Well we had a great 2018 and let’s just hope that 2019 is just as good or Purley. Events wise we had a great Food festival again in June, We were really proud that like previous food festivals it was a celebration of all good things to do with
A proposal has been put forward to have a sculpture in Purley to commemorate the Surrey iron Railway (1805-1837). It ran through Purley’s Rotary Field and was one of the world’s first rail ways, with wagons drawn by horses! You can still see a section of the rail way towards the top corner of the
You may have noticed large bright poppies appeared on lampposts around Purley town centre to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and join the ‘Thank You Movement’ launched by the Royal British Legion. Poppies will be around until Armistice Day on Sunday, 11th of November. Purley businesses have all
Cold and snow may not be a surprise to Purley but this year we look forward to a very special snow lasting three months from 13th November. Can snow be really special? Our team here at Purley BID thinks it can. You may have noticed the art work in Purley, in particular different coloured flowers
Purley BID help to resolve dumping of general rubbish and lack of recycling facilities in Russell Hill! Following engagement with business owners, residents, local Councillor and Croydon Council, the Purley BID team help to resolve dumping of general rubbish and lack of recycling facilities in Russell Hill. Let’s work together to keep Purley clean and
Enjoy Bright poppies in Purley to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War! You may have noticed large bright poppies appeared on lampposts around Purley town centre to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and join the ‘Thank You Movement’ launched by the Royal
The Purley BID team is working hard to make Purley a better place for everyone. Last month we reported and fixed a broken bench on the High Street and reported an abandoned bike, which has now been removed. Let us know if you notice anything and if we can help. You can also report many
Purley Swimathon, 2017 The Purley Rotary Club is a community led organisation with a long history of serving the local Purley community since 1923. By combining their skills and resources, members of the Purley Rotary Club work to make a real contribution to the lives of others. Every year Purley Rotary Club organises great fun