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Trying to do the right thing; Sanderstead Ward councillor, Croydon. Views my own. RT / ❤️ ≠ endorsement. Promoted by Helen Redfern of 36 Brighton Road, CR8 2LG

Sanderstead, South Croydon
Joined January 2009
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Labour cost Croydon a decade. Westfield stalled. Town centre frozen. I’ve got it moving again. Don’t let them stop it again. Lend your vote to Jason Perry and your local Conservative candidates on 7th May.
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Great afternoon at @LegacyYZ cooking with the legend @levirootsmusic and some brilliant young people. 20 years on from Dragons’ Den, Levi is still giving back - sharing skills, building confidence and inspiring the next generation. That’s what it’s all about 👏
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What do your Sanderstead Councillors do for you?
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Helen Redfern retweeted
Meet 93-year-old Dorothy - she could be forced out of her care home if her Reform-led council closes it. This is what happens when you vote Reform. It’s not a protest. It’s harming real people. Watch and share:
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Four years ago, Croydon under Labour was at a low point. Now crime is down, £1.2bn invested, and regeneration is moving from plans to action. This progress belongs to all of us. Croydon is back on track. Let’s keep going.
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Toni Letts served Croydon as a Labour councillor for 36 years. She has always put our community first. Her support means a great deal - because this isn’t about party politics. It’s about Croydon. Lend me your vote on May 7. jasonperry.uk/tonilettsendor…
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Love Croydon – happening right now @BoxparkCroydon We are listening to our three brilliant panels and hearing powerful ideas from people who care deeply about this borough. From raising standards and restoring pride, to backing our businesses and communities – the energy in the room says it all. Croydon is moving forward. Thank you to everyone here today who continues to back this borough and help shape what comes next. #lovecroydon
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Fly-tipping is not a victimless crime. Under my mayoralty, it’s zero tolerance: enforcement, fines, and consequences. Croydon will not put up with it.
A resident in Thornton Heath has been caught & fined £250 after dumping rubbish. Love where you live - if something doesn't fit in your bin, don’t dump it on our streets. Report fly-tipping on Love Clean Streets 📱 #CleanerCroydon
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🌸 The Walled Garden Reopens! 🌿 Delighted to join Cllr Danielle Denton at Haling Grove Park for the reopening of the beautiful Walled Garden. A huge thank you to the Friends of Haling Grove group and to our Council staff, whose hard work and dedication have brought this hidden gem back to life. This is a wonderful community space for residents to enjoy, and a great example of what can be achieved when the Council and local volunteers work hand in hand. #Croydon #SouthCroydon #RestoringPride
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We had so much fun at the Sanderstead Community Day. Great to speak with so many residents (and pick up casework) and very good to hear that the newly re-laid footpath on the Rec is just the first of two phases.
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Helen Redfern retweeted
Thank you to the Foster for Croydon team at Selsdon Library today—warm, professional, and dedicated. If you’re curious about fostering, reach out and find out how you can change a child’s life. 💫 #Croydon #Fostering #MakeADifference
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Are you wondering what's happening in Sanderstead Rec - see here for news of the improvements! What's happening in Sanderstead Rec? | Croydon Conservatives
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Helen Redfern retweeted
Wandle Park Cafe is BACK! Great news for Waddon - Wandle Park Café has new tenants!! I met the new team on their first day and they are very excited to get started, Ive offered them my full support. This is a major boost for the park and watch this space for opening details!
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☕🍷 Supporting Small Businesses in Sanderstead Today we visited Coco & Nut, a fantastic local cafe, and The Wine Cellar, an independent off license on Sanderstead Parade. These businesses are at the heart of our community, creating jobs, bringing people together, and adding real character to our high streets. Croydon’s small businesses deserve our support, and we’ll keep championing them across the borough. Pop down, shop local, and help keep Croydon’s high streets thriving! #Croydon #ShopLocal #RestoringPride #sanderstead
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Helen Redfern retweeted
Centenary of Ashburton Park celebrated today. £1.6 million of National Lottery Heritage funding, achieved in large part through The Two Marys who led the Friends of Ashburton Park, will enhance even more. Wonderful event. Time capsule buried. I will be there to open it in 2125.
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Helen Redfern retweeted
Croydon’s Recreation Activity Programme (RAP) has been named Club of the Month for August by Every Body Moves! 🎉 RAP offers inclusive sports & activities for young people with disabilities, including dance, powerchair football, & more. Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/acvhs
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Helen, Lynne and Yvette had a fantastic time at the Gruffy Fayre organised brilliantly by 16th Purley Scouts. Great to catch up with local residents, watch a bit of football, did a bit of shopping and had quite a lot of luck at the tombola! #Sanderstead
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Replying to @RSHEngland
@RSHEngland has lifted its notice on Croydon - a recognition of the hard work of the Council and its staff in rebuilding housing services and resident trust. The Council self-referred in 2021 following appalling conditions at Regina Road, which became a national scandal — the result of systemic failures in leadership, communication and performance management under the previous administration. I made fixing this a priority, and this year alone we have invested over £30 million to improve homes across the borough — and central to this is the £166 million regeneration of Regina Road, now underway. There’s more to do, but under my leadership housing in Croydon is firmly getting back on track. #confidenceincroydon
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Restoring pride in our neighbourhoods starts with investing in them and today I visited New Addington to see first-hand the regeneration works funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Works are well underway to refurbish the market square stage and boundary walls in Central Parade – creating a space fit for community events – along with façade improvements to the Octagon Building, home to New Addington Pathfinders. This project has been shaped by the local community and is part of a wider programme of #UKSPF investment delivering real improvements in Thornton Heath, Purley, Selsdon and along London Road in West Croydon. @FMConwayltd #NewAddingtonBID #ReNA #confidenceincroydon
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Helen Redfern retweeted
Great news for Ashburton Park. A wonderful achievement, and much effort put in by Friends of Ashburton Park.
We're delighted that @HeritageFundUK has awarded £1.5m to upgrade Ashburton Park ahead of it's 100th anniversary 🎂 Upgrades include restoring the park’s historic wetland, new bandstand, a community garden and improved pathways & lighting 🏞️ More info: orlo.uk/QZBcp
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