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Tag 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
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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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2024 Purley Festival, Purley Rotary Field, Sep 7-8
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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
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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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Purley Pool remains shut despite £1m grant to council
Croydon Council has received nearly £1million of government covid cash from a fund to ensure local sports and leisure facilities can reopen safely after the coronavirus lockdown – but the authority has done nothing to open the doors of Purley … Continue reading
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Tagged Purley, Purley BID, Purley Pool, Save Purley Pool Campaign
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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
‘Get it built’ says Purley business group backing Mosaic Place
The government decision to give a green light to the £20.25million redevelopment of a long-derelict site at Purley Cross, with more than 200 homes and including a controversial tower block, has left the local MP feeling “gutted”, while a local … 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
