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June 2021
Purley Strategic Framework now published and open for comment
We are pleased to inform you that the Purley Strategic Framework has been published. We are writing to you as you kindly took part in our survey for this project and asked us to keep you informed about it.
You can find out more and review the documents here: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/planning-and-regeneration/regeneration/places-croydon/purley
We are also keen to find out what people think of the plan so we would invite you to complete a very short survey to give us your feedback on the Plan and Projects manual. The link to the survey is in the weblink above.
May 2021
HADRA is 50!
Hartley & District Residents’ Association was founded in 1970. It originally covered 17 roads and about 1,000 homes, but over the years development and boundary changes have boosted these numbers to 28 and 1,200 respectively, although some of the roads in the Reedham area have their own residents’ association. Our main objective, in accordance with our Constitution, is “to advance and protect the common interests of the residents and to improve the amenities of the district”.
HADRA acts as a kind of ’watchdog’ but relies on all residents to report changes and developments which could adversely affect the area in some way. The organisation is recognised by the Council and our local Councillors become involved when necessary and often attend monthly Committee meetings.
HADRA is funded by subscriptions of just £3 per household, per annum and occasional advertising revenue from […]
To Pay Your Subscription
The easiest way to pay your subscription is to set up an annual standing order. We have recently moved our bank account so please note the new details:
Account name: HADRA
Sort Code: 23 05 80 (Metro Bank)
Account number: 41022558
Please quote your postcode and flat/house number in the reference.
You can of course use the same details to make a one-off payment. Alternatively, cash and cheques made payable to HADRA can be delivered to:
HADRA Treasurer, 54b Haydn Avenue, Purley, CR8 4AE.
Please remember to include your name and address.
If you have any queries about your subscription, please email treasurer@hadra.org.
We are also very grateful for any donations.
New HADRA Website!
The HADRA Committee is delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new website, which can now be viewed at www.HADRA.org. Please take a moment to have a look.
The structure of the site has been completely re-ordered in a way that we hope makes it more user-friendly, whilst also being more easily accessible via mobile devices.
You’ll find a list of useful frequently asked questions hadra.org/key-info/; planning news specific to your road (click on any news item at hadra.org/category/planning/ to see a list of roads on the right hand side on a desktop or at the bottom of the screen on a mobile device); items of interest about local history hadra.org/local-history/; and much more.
The Committee intends to regularly add items of interest, particularly in relation to planning, and review other content, as required. Some areas of the site remain in […]
Coulsdon Rocks
If you’ve ever come across a brightly decorated stone whilst out-and-about, you’ll be forgiven for greeting it with some surprise! You probably stumbled across an intentionally created and placed piece of art by local residents, many of them children.
“Coulsdon Rocks” aims to bring a little fun and magic to the local area. If you happen across one of the rocks, please take a photo of it and then post the image to the Coulsdon Rocks Facebook page indicating where it was found. You are welcome to then either keep the rock safe or hide it again for someone else to find.
Residents are also more than welcome to add their own rocks to Coulsdon. They can be as colourful and imaginative as you like, but there are a few simple rules to remember:
- Be mindful where you hide your rocks. Always respect […]
Ode to Old Coulsdon
Whilst looking through some old archives recently, we came across this poem, written by HADRA resident Diane Johansen and published in a 2006 edition of the Hartley News. 15 years on, the situation certainly isn’t any better and is arguably considerably worse!
Ode to Old Coulsdon
“Oh, it’s progress, indeed,” said the man in the hat
As the flint walls came tumbling down
And there in their stead stood a thin wooden board
In an incongruous cheap shade of brown.
“Oh, it’s progress, indeed”, said the man in the hat
As the roof tiles from rafters were torn,
And the beams that had proudly held walls with their might
Were now tossed, bruised, battered and sawn.
“Oh, it’s progress, indeed”, said the man in the hat
As the flowers and grass turned to mire,
And the tarmac van hovered to spew out its load
And encompass the garden […]
Walk This May – National Walking Month
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Many residents have discovered new local walks as part of their daily exercise during the Covid-19 lockdowns. We’d like to draw your attention to a free app called GoJauntly (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play), which will not only help you discover new walks, but also enables users to upload and share their own favourite walks.
One feature we particularly like about the GoJauntly app is the “greenest route” function. This allows you to put in your destination and it will automatically calculate the most pleasant route for you… worth trying some alternatives to walking along the Brighton Road! And don’t worry about it adding too much to your journey time… […]
Coulsdon Manor Golf Course
Although owned by Croydon Council, the land including the golf course is leased to the hotel under a private contract. There are two public footpaths that may be used by non-golfers (see map). Do remember to take care and look out for players, and be respectful of their game.
Negotiations are taking place between residents’ associations, councillors, golf club members and hotel management to see if we can agree public rights of way around the perimeter of the golf course.
Old Coulsdon Village Fair – 17th July 2021
The Rotary Club of Coulsdon Manor are again organising the Old Coulsdon Village Fair. There will be lots for the family to do so please come along, see further details:-
April 2021
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
The NHS is currently offering the vaccine to people who are 50 and over, residents and staff in care homes, people who are extremely clinically vulnerable and health and care staff.
People over 50 years may choose to attend their local GP-led vaccination site or one of the large vaccination sites. Anyone who has received a letter can log on to the national booking service at www.nhs.uk/covid-
Anyone unable to book online can call 119 free of charge, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week.
People who book into a vaccine centre will be greeted by volunteers who will marshal car parks and register people when they arrive.
They will receive a health status check and a pre-vaccination assessment before they have their jab.
Appointments are staggered to allow for social distancing […]
March 2021
HADRA Supports Nut Tree Outdoor Nursery
For a change, the HADRA committee are pleased to recommend that residents support a planning application for the Nut Tree Outdoor Nursery to be established in the rear garden of 10 Haydn Avenue, CR8 4AE.
Details of this planning application number 21/00960/FUL for the Alterations including part change of use of the site to an outdoor nursery (use class D1), including the erection of two temporary outbuildings to the rear of the site can be found on Croydon Council’s public access register.
This development would create an outdoor nursery for up to 16 children. It backs onto the Reedham Park Primary School, which closed last year, and would provide additional schooling infrastructure in the local area, which the current council has failed to do despite the number of planning applications it has approved for demolishing family houses and building flats.
The […]
58 Old Lodge Lane
Application to demolish house at 58 Old Lodge Lane and build a three storey block of nine flats
A new planning application No. 21/00954/FUL has been submitted and residents have until 9 April 2021 to comment on the proposed development.
This is to demolish the existing house at 58 Old Lodge Lane and replace it with a three storey block of nine flats. This is an over development of the site which is on corner of the busy road junction with Hartley Hill and Burcott Road. Local residents will therefore receive this letter from us shortly.
Details of this planning application can be seen on Croydon Council’s Public Access Register https://publicaccess3.croydon.gov.uk/online-applications/ where you can view the documents submitted. You can make online objections or comments on this application by clicking on “make a public comment.” Alternatively you can send written […]
Development at Lion Green Road – Newsletter no. 7
CField Construction would like to inform you of the progress on site and upcoming works on the Brick By Brick development at Lion Green Road. The project includes redevelopment of the site to provide 157 homes across two five-storey, two six-storey and one seven-storey block, as well as the provision of a new public car park.
February 2021
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme – Update & Useful Links
- The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. They will give you the best protection against coronavirus. The NHS is currently vaccinating the over 65s and those who have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable. Keep up to date with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Croydon by visiting this page, which is updated regularly: https://swlondonccg.nhs.uk/your-area/croydon/croydon-covid-19-vaccination-programme-update/
- The shielding list (people identified as clinically extremely vulnerable) has been expanded following the development of a new national COVID-19 risk assessment. These additional higher-risk patients will be informed by letter. There is more information on the update page.
- Over 70s who have not received their first dose should now book an appointment rather than wait to be contacted by the NHS. For more detail please refer to the FAQs on our Health Matters page.
- Surge […]
January 2021
17 Hartley Old Road
Planning application to demolish 17 Hartley Old Road and build a four storey block of seven flats.
Croydon Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Update
HADRA has received the following communication from Croydon Council, which we have been asked to pass onto residents.
We wanted to update you on the strong start we have made rolling out the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history in Croydon and across South West London. Our priority remains vaccinating the most vulnerable people in our communities and our front-line health and care professionals. We are keen to continue to build confidence and optimism around the vaccine, but also to manage people’s expectations about when they might receive the vaccine. Across South West London, NHS Trusts and GP practices are currently facing large volumes of people contacting them wanting to book their Covid vaccination, so we would appreciate your support in helping us to share some of the messages towards the end of this update to manage these expectations locally.
We are keen […]
Planning application to demolish 6 Hartley Down and build a block of nine flats
A planning application has been submitted to Croydon Council proposing to demolish the three bedroom bungalow at 6 Hartley Down and erect a five storey building comprising of 9 flats to accommodate up to 30 people.
Details of this planning application can be seen on Croydon Council’s Public Access Register here.
You can make online objections or comments on this application by clicking on “make a public comment.”
Alternatively you can send written objections to:-
Head of Development Management, Croydon Council,
6th Floor, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon.CR0 1EA, or by email to development.management@croydon.gov.uk.
The original deadline for comments was 5 January 2021; however the case officer will consider comments up to determination deadline which is currently 2 February 2021.
December 2020
Corona Virus Update from the NHS
Key information for patients about the coronavirus vaccine
The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus.
The NHS will let you know when it is your turn to have the vaccine. It is important not to contact the NHS for a vaccination before then. Please wait to be contacted.
At this time, the vaccine is being offered in some hospitals to:
- some people aged 80 and over who already have a hospital appointment in the next few weeks
- people who work in care homes
- health care workers at high risk
The vaccine will be offered more widely, and at other locations, as soon as possible. The order in which people […]
