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Join Purley in Bloom

Purley is calling for the green-fingered amongst us! Right in the heart of our small town, a blossoming community initiative known as Purley in Bloom has taken root, much like the very flowers they tend to! The group is made up of a warm, open-armed collective of individuals with a shared passion for enhancing our

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Destination Purley

Purley Food Hub – April 2024

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

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Business engagement

Join the Purley BID Board: Shape the Future of Our Business Community 

Are you a passionate business owner in Purley? Do you have innovative ideas that could transform our community? If so, we invite you to join the Purley Business Improvement District (BID) Board and contribute to the future of our local economy.  The Purley BID is a collective effort, funded directly by the businesses that operate

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Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper – March 2024

Join us for Coffee with a Copper on Thursday, 28th March 2024, from 5-6pm, at La Tasqueria, 36-40 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.

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Coffee with a Copper
Access & Safety

Coffee With A Copper – Strengthening Community Ties in Purley

In the heart of our bustling community, an initiative is brewing that strengthens the bond between residents, businesses, and our local police team. “Coffee with a Copper,” a monthly event, is more than just a casual meeting; it’s a way of creating a safer, more connected community.  A Meeting Ground for Ideas and Concerns  This

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Business engagement

The Purley Tote Bag

Have you got your Purley tote bag yet? Don’t miss out as we have a limited supply of these sustainable shopping bags.  A Bag for Every Need Whether you’re picking up groceries, heading to a yoga class, or meeting friends for coffee, the Purley tote is the perfect choice.  Here are compelling reasons to make

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Access & Safety

Purley Precinct Closure Update

We are delighted to say that Downlands Precinct has now reopened. The continuous closure of the Precinct, a vital walkthrough connecting Brighton Road and High Street in Purley, had created an unsustainable situation for local businesses. Since the ceiling collapse in September 2023, repeated promises for repairs have been unfulfilled, leading to significant distress in

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Access & Safety

Litter Pick Success

Thank you to all those that supported the Purley BID Keep Britain Tidy Community Litter Pick. A great result with lots of waste removed from Purley. The sun even came out for us! The Purley Councillors are always very supportive of the Purley BID Litter Picks and we are very grateful to them.

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General

Purley’s Hanging Baskets and Flower Towers: A Community Effort 

The hanging baskets and flower towers in Purley is an initiative supported by the Purley Business Improvement District and is something we update twice a year to coincide with the seasons and add some natural elements to our streets.  Why We Do This  The idea behind the hanging baskets and flower towers is to make

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