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Category Archives: Purley BID
Purley’s landmark clock ‘blown over in wind’ say councillors
Work is underway to look at ways to fund the repair and restoration of the ornamental, landmark clock in Purley, which according to the local councillors, had its metal pole bent right over by storm-force winds last week. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Purley, Purley BID, Simon Brew
Tagged Cllr Simon Brew, Purley, Purley BID, Purley Clock, Purley Cross, Simon Brew, Storm Goretti
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Rotary Field’s history portrayed in State of the Art’s new mural
It is almost exactly five years, since the first days of the covid lockdown, that the work of local street artist Chris Shea became noticed around the borough, his poignant boy with the rainbow watering can lighting up those dark … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Croydon parks, History, Purley, Purley BID
Tagged Chris Shea, Purley, Purley BID, Rotary Field, State of the Art, Surrey Iron Railway
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Residents’ associations reject developer’s revised Purley plans
Polaska’s 220-unit ‘later living’ development was deemed ‘wholly unacceptable’ by the GLA last year. Now groups representing hundreds of locals say updated parking proposals could be the ‘death knell’ for businesses in the area. EXCLUSIVE by PEARL LEE, our south … Continue reading
Posted in Community associations, Coulsdon West Residents' Association, Croydon Council, East Coulsdon Residents' Association, HADRA, Housing, Leisure services, Mayor Jason Perry, Old Coulsdon Residents' Association, Planning, Polaska, Property, Purley, Purley BID, Purley Pool, Selsdon Residents' Association
Tagged Conservative, Coulsdon, Coulsdon West RA, Croham Valley RA, Croydon, Croydon Council, East Coulsdon RA, Hartley and District RA, London Assembly, Mayor Jason Perry, Old Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon RA, Polaska, Polaska Assets BVI, Polaska Assets Ltd, Purley, Purley Pool, Riddlesdown RA, Selsdon, Selsdon RA, Tory
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Festival weekend returns to Purley’s Rotary Field, Sep 7-8
The Purley Festival is set return to Rotary Field in September, promising “a wonderful celebration of fun, talent and community”. The weekend’s focal point will be a live music stage with local bands and tribute acts throughout the two days … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Community associations, Croydon parks, Music, Purley, Purley BID
Tagged Purley, Purley Festival
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2024 Purley Festival, Purley Rotary Field, Sep 7-8
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Tagged Purley, Purley BID, Purley Festival, Rotary Field
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Court fines owner of unlicensed Purley tattoo parlours £7,000
The owner of two tattoo parlours in the south of the borough has been fined nearly £7,000 after being prosecuted at Croydon Magistrates Court for failing to operate with the required licences. The prosecution against the owner of Tales of … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Crime, Croydon Council, Kenley, Purley, Purley BID
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Council, Purley, Purley BID, Takes of Inkspiration, Tattoo parlours
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Campbell scoops special award for 20 years’ service in Purley
In amongst the flummery and inconsequential ceremonials of the council’s annual meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday, there was, at least, one presentation that has some merit. Purley town centre’s regular road sweeper for the past 20 years, Calvin … Continue reading
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Tagged Calvin Campbell, Purley, Purley BID, Purley Town Centre, Veolia
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Celebrate Easter and Eid at the Purley Bazaar, Mar 30
Posted in Business, Charity, Purley, Purley BID
Tagged Easter, eid, Purley, Purley Bazaar, Purley BID
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Purley Bazaar street market, every month starting Jan 27
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Tagged Purley, Purley Bazaar, Purley BID, street market
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More pain for Purley as Downlands Precinct remains closed
Businesses in Purley, backed by their business improvement district, are calling for immediate action from the owners of the Downlands Precinct, as the precinct’s ongoing closure is an “unsustainable situation” that they claim is causing “significant distress in the community”. … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Property, Purley, Purley BID, Samir Dwesar
Tagged Downlands Precinct, Purley, Purley BID, Samir Dwesar, Simon Cripps
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Purley Festival returns to Rotary Field with live music stage
The Purley Festival is set to return to Rotary Field next month, hoping to deliver “a wonderful celebration of culture, talent and community”, according to the organisers. The focal point of the weekend of September 9 and 10 will be … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Borough of Culture 2023, Business, Charity, Music, Purley, Purley BID
Tagged Borough of Culture, Purley, Purley BID, Purley Festival, Rotary Field, Simon Cripps
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Marks and Spencer backs bid to transform disused Purley dairy
EXCLUSIVE: Proposals for a new Foodhall are expected to be submitted to the council’s planning department within the next couple of months. detailing a scheme that promises a total of 120 new jobs and 20 ‘affordable’ studio spaces for local … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Planning, Property, Purley, Purley BID
Tagged Brighton Road, Grove Property, Marks & Spencer, Marks and Spencer, Milk and More, MS, Purley, Purley BID, Purley Oaks
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Purley BID offers to take families on a high street spring safari
Purley BID has teamed up with digital experience company High Street Safari to run a free family trail in Purley over the Easter holiday and coming weeks. This innovative experience lets families track down 10 Easter eggs from the land … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter, Purley, Purley BID
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Purley’s new street market ‘postponed until further notice’
Purley Market, which was due to be held outside the leisure centre and along the High Street tomorrow, has been cancelled. The monthly markets, an innovation from the Purley Business Improvement District, have been “postponed until further notice”. Purley BID … Continue reading
That’s entertainment! Purley celebrates its High Street heroes
Purley BID has announced its first Entertainment Week to be held from March 28 to April 3, featuring more than 45 events in what they claim “will be Purley’s most entertaining week ever”. Entertainment Week will also mark the return … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Comedy, Music, Purley, Purley BID, Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
Tagged Purley, Purley BID, Purley Entertainment Week, Purley Market
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Tesco abandon scheme to use CCTV in Purley store car park
Tesco have today dropped their planning application to use Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras in the car park of their Purley superstore, after “a significant level of objection from local residents”. The application has attracted more than 600 comments since … Continue reading
Purley Station’s new artworks offer inspiration from history
Purley BID’s efforts to enhance their district centre has seen them commission three giant artworks for the local railway station. A collaboration of works by Dan Cimmermann and Morgan Davy, the project was supported by Southern Rail, with the art … Continue reading
Purley’s 117-year-old fountain is back in working order
Purley BID has completed their restoration project for the water fountain located in the gardens of Purley Library. The fountain has been a Purley landmark for more than 100 years, and now it is back in full working order.
Jobs and livelihoods on a knife-edge says business chief
Purley BID’s CEO has spoken out about the impact that the latest covid-19 restrictions are having on his members’ businesses The move into “High” covid-19 restrictions “has been devastating” for local businesses, according to the official who manages the Purley … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Pubs, Purley, Purley BID, Restaurants
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Purley, Purley BID, Simon Cripps
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Stanhope’s pear tree mural helps recall Purley’s ancient history
Purley has joined some of Croydon’s other railway stations by getting its name painted as a mural by noted artist, Lionel Stanhope. The mural, featuring traditional Southern Railways green and using heritage type font, was organised by Purley Business Improvement … Continue reading
Join the MonsterHeroes safari in Purley to raise funds for NHS
Youngsters and their adults are going on a safari adventure, following a story-trail around Purley to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families a safe reason to return to local shops. Launched this morning by the Purley Business … Continue reading
Two-thirds of businesses yet to receive emergency grants
£40million in grants from a government-funded scheme to help businesses through the covid-19 emergency remain to be distributed by Croydon Council, as our business correspondent, MT WALLETTE, reports Croydon Council has managed to distribute just one-third of the £60million it … Continue reading
Council promises to pay business virus grants in seven days
Stung into action following Inside Croydon’s report on its detail-lite, vacuous announcement intended to “help” the borough’s businesses, the council last night issued a new press statement about the business aid available in the coronavirus emergency. And this time they … Continue reading
Town Hall’s empty promises to business misses out vital grants
There’s a lot more help available out there for businesses hit by the pandemic emergency than the council is letting on, reports KEN LEE Businesses seeking support from Croydon Council during the covid-19 pandemic will find the Town Hall shelves … Continue reading
