It’s that fabulous time of year again on Sunday (1st November), when Purley is proud to welcome the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on route to Brighton. Pop down to give the participants a warm Purley welcome along the Brighton Road. Meet with family and friends, have breakfast or keep warm with lovely hot
A very warm welcome to Constantine & Co, 12 High Street, #Purley, CR8 2AA – now open. A fantastic, family run, bespoke jewellery business. Opening offer available till Christmas. Opening times:Mon & Tues – 10am-5pmWed – ClosedThurs – 10am-5pmFri – 10am-3pmSat – 10am-4pmSun – Closed See more on their website at: https://constantineandco.co.uk/
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Friday 25th September, from 1-2pm, at Filtr Coffee, 14 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.
Chris Philp MP for Croydon South and Shadow Home Secretary, visited businesses in Purley this week with local councillors Samir Dwesar, Simon Brew and James Hillam, along with Simon Cripps from the Purley Business Improvement District. They discussed the recent police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in the town centre and the problems created by increases
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Friday 10th July, from 9-10am, at Costa Coffee (in Tesco), 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.
Purley welcomed a visit from Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday 10th March 2026. Kemi visited various businesses in Purley to discuss a campaign against anti-social behaviour. Kemi, joined by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP and Mayor Jason Perry, also spoke with the Safer Neighbourhood Team about shoplifting in the area.
Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Thursday 5th February 2026, from 11am to 2pm. Local employers looking for local people to work for them. These Jobs Fairs have been very successful, with more than 100 job seekers finding employment. Pop along to see what is on offer.
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,
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
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.