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Important request for current members

Many, paid up, PWRA members are yet to complete registration for receiving 'Electronic Newsletters' and 'fast alert emails'. If you are paid up to date for 2011 please click on the link ‘already a member 2011' (opposite side of this page). You will then be able to register your own, secure, email contact details so that we may keep you informed of important issues during the periods between Journal (quarterly) deliveries.

 

PURLEY FESTIVAL 2012: (25th June-1st July). Following the success of the 2011 Festival, planning is well underway for next year’s event. It is expected to be a larger event ending with a 2 day finale in the Rotary Field. Anyone interested and wanting to be involved in the organisation of the 2012 event should contact Fiona Lipscombe on : 0208 407 3362.

 

                  
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Links to local groups and services in Purley

Link to Purley Rotary local directory website Purley Info
Link to The Purley Mail, the Purley Community Weekly Newsletter
Link to all the Churches in Purley
Link to Croydon Council Planning Department website
Link to the Purley Library website
Bus routes in Purley. Transport for London
Link to Purley Rail Station information. Trains from Purley
Link to the Purley Leisure Centre website
Link to the Bourne Historical Society website. Local history of Purley
Estate Agents in Purley
Croydon Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association

Purley High Street improvements-Latest

With the help of Purley Councillors, PWRA’s suggestions to upgrade the lighting planned for the refurbishment of Purley High Street and the new Piazza, have elicited a positive response from Croydon Council. The new, sleek, black steel columns will now be fitted with a curved arm and decorative lumieres which will significantly enhance the area’s appearance. PWRA Vice Chairman Gabriel Batki-Braun has also met Council officials to discuss the quality of the workmanship in the High Street and we understand that additional and remedial work will be undertaken.

The PWRA continue to be in contact with Council officials during this improvement project and will post further information when known-watch this space

 

Welcome to the “Voice of Purley” 

For the past 76 years, Purley and Woodcote Residents Association (PWRA) has been the leading 'voice' representing the residents of Purley. As such, plans are now well underway to catapult the Association into the forefront of the communications age.
 
“The character and the facilities in Purley are constantly under threat which is why the PWRA remains so vigilant.” says PWRA chair, Tarsem Flora “However, with the current speed of change, it is no longer possible to wait a couple of months until our next newsletter before sharing information with our members, and the many other people who have the interests of the area at heart.” 
 
With the help of local communications company Filament, the PWRA have started to raise the profile of Purley in a number of exciting new ways. “We have had a website for a number of years,” said Tarsem “however, we have completely rebuilt it and can now use it to deliver a number of new communications initiatives. Speed of communication, now, has to match the speed of change.”
 
Webmaster, Tony Farrell says, “Our vision is to use this website as a holistic and flexible communications portal to all things Purley, in order that residents, visitors, and businesses alike can quickly learn about the area with regard to living, working and playing. This will eventually include a press room containing resources for journalists writing about proposed plans and changes to the area.” (read more by clicking here...)
 
Endorsements from local Councillors:
 
PURLEY:  Cllrs Graham Bass, Badsha Quadir & Donald Speakman are all commited supporters of the PWRA.. Graham has been association Hon. President for a number of years. We seek to promote common cause with the PWRA on all matters that affect the quality of life of Purley residents. We commend, & will support, the association's Website initiative, which we firmly believe will become most useful & popular.
 
KENLEY: Cllr Steve O'Connell AM, who is the Cabinet member for Community Safety and the London Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton says: " PWRA's proud and long history of standing up for the residents of Purley enters an exciting new era with the production of this fantastic new website. As your London Assembly Member and Kenley Councillor I look forward to continuing work with the Association to maintain and improve the quality of life for all our residents".

COULSDON WEST: Cllrs Ian Parker, David Osland and Jeet Bains say collectiveley : "The new PWRA website will, we are sure, be a much appreciated source of information for Purley Residents amd is another milestone in the Association's history. The objectives of the PWRA are to 'protect the interests and to preserve and improve the amenities of the district'. We are sure the website will play an important role in helping the Association achieve its objectives and we look forward to contributing community information for the benefit of local residents".

Surgery Times:

Surgeries for the Purley Team are held on the first Saturdays of the Month between 10:00 and 11:30 am at 36 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LG. Note: Cllr Graham Bass is currently serving as the 'Mayor of Croydon' and as such he is restricted in his ability to take a full part in political and ward matters. See 'Contacts Page' for further details.