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Purley BID Secures Renewal: A Strong Mandate for the Next Five Years

On 12th December, at Croydon Town Hall, the results of the Purley BID renewal ballot were officially announced by Deputy Ballot Holder Carol Squires, with the count verified by Peter Stanley of Electoral Services. In attendance were Seth Alker, Head of Electoral Services, Marlon Johnson, Chairman of Purley BID, Simon Cripps, CEO, and Catherine Garrad,

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Veteran Car Run Passes Through Purley

Great to see the RM Sotheby’s Veteran Car Run passing through Purley on Sunday 2nd November 2025. The spectators were out in force and were able to keep warm with hot drinks and breakfast at the Purley cafes. This event is a fantastic annual tradition with people lining the streets to wave and cheer on

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Purley Bazaar – June 2025

Purley Bazaar will be at 50 High Street, Purley, on Saturday 28th June 2025, from 10am-4pm. Free arts & crafts activities for children from 11.30am – 2.30pm. Pop down to support the fantastic artisan businesses.

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Coffee with a Copper – June 2025

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Thursday, 26th June 2025, from 5-6pm, at Infusion Village, 920 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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Purley Bazaar – May 2025

Purley Bazaar will be at 50 High Street, Purley, on Saturday 31st May 2025, from 10am-4pm. Free arts & crafts activities for children. Pop down to support the fantastic artisan businesses.

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Jobs Fair – Purley

The next Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church will be on 21st May from 10.30am to 1pm. It will take place at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Reedham Park Avenue, Purley, CR8 4BQ, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and Purley Job Centre. At the last Jobs Fair, 68 people walked

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Rates Increases Threaten Businesses

Purley Business Improvement District (BID) is raising concerns over the recent increase in business rates, which have seen businesses in the retail and leisure industries facing rate hikes of approximately 2.7 times the previous amount. This significant rise is proving unsustainable for many small businesses in the area. Simon Cripps, CEO of Purley BID, stated,

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The Countdown to Christmas is back!

The Purley BID online Advent Calendar has launched and the countdown to Christmas is on! To be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes and promotions from Purley businesses, click on the link to enter: Purley Advent Calendar 2024 It is free to enter by opening each door, then click to enter, fill in the

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Purley Bazaar

Purley Bazaar will be at 50 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA from 10am-4pm, Saturday, 30th November 2024.

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