Tag Archives: Simon Cripps

More pain for Purley as Downlands Precinct remains closed

Posted on January 18, 2024 by insidecroydon

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 →

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Purley Festival returns to Rotary Field with live music stage

Posted on August 9, 2023 by insidecroydon

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 , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jobs and livelihoods on a knife-edge says business chief

Posted on October 22, 2020 by insidecroydon

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 →

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‘Get it built’ says Purley business group backing Mosaic Place

Posted on July 10, 2020 by insidecroydon

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 →

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