South Croydon Councillors

31/10/2026

31/10/2026

Labour are making it more expensive to run a business and harder for young people to get a job.

The Conservatives would:

✅ Scrap business rates for thousands of high street businesses.

✅ Halve employers’ National Insurance for 21-24-year-olds.

✅ Scrap Labour’s job-destroying employment red tape.

31/10/2026

🎃 🧙‍♀️ It’s the bewitching hour in Thornton Heath! 🦇

Great fun joining the local trick-or-treaters with my nephew who came dressed as a rather fearsome dinosaur.

A huge thank you to Heidi Tompson who made an incredible 350 treat bags this year, after handing out 300 last Halloween.

With more than 50 houses taking part, it was a spooktacular community effort, with children and parents out enjoying some frightfully good Halloween fun in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

No tricks, just treats in Thornton Heath 🍬 👻

28/10/2026

John Healey failed his own test.

26/10/2026

At Full Council last week, I set out my continued commitment to Bikeability and made clear that there was never any intention to cancel or discontinue this important programme.

The temporary interruption was caused by contractual arrangements coming to an end, not by any decision to withdraw cycle training.

An interim extension has now been approved, and adult and school cycle training has resumed, with arrangements in place to replace cancelled sessions whilst we progress a longer-term contract.

Bikeability helps children and adults develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely, and I want to reassure residents that this valuable training will continue across Croydon.

26/10/2026

💚 A little recognition for those who do so much!

At Sabores da Terra, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to the people who dedicate their lives to helping, protecting, caring for and educating our community. ❤️

Enjoy 10% OFF all food & drinks as our little way of showing appreciation! ☕🥐

👩‍⚕️ NHS Staff
🚑 Emergency Services
📚 Education Staff
💙 Social Care Workers
🪖 Armed Forces

Because you deserve a little treat too! ✨

📍 63 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ED
🌐 www.saboresdaterra.co.uk

26/10/2026

From cooking in her home kitchen to opening her own premises in Croydon, what a fantastic achievement for local entrepreneur Kendra Marful.

I was delighted to join Kendra on Saturday to celebrate the opening of Anything Yuh Like, a new Afro-Caribbean kitchen at 1 South End, bringing together the flavours of Ghana and the Caribbean.

Kendra’s journey is a wonderful example of what can be achieved through hard work, determination and resilience, making this milestone all the more special.

Supporting independent businesses and encouraging new investment in our town centre is a real priority for me.

Congratulations, Kendra, and I wish you every success with your new venture.

21/10/2026

As part of my Croydon Means Business initiative, we are bringing local businesses without a permanent shopfront into Centrale Shopping Centre on Small Business Saturday, 5 December.

We are giving 10 local entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their products, attract new customers and boost sales at our Christmas pop-up market.

Croydon already has more small and medium-sized businesses than Birmingham or Manchester, and I want to build on that success by helping even more local businesses start, grow and thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to test the high street, reach new customers and take that next step.

There are just 10 spaces available, so do not miss out!

📅 Deadline: Friday 30 October
📧 Register your interest: [email protected]

16/10/2026