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Old Coulsdon Residents' Association

Welcome to the Old Coulsdon Residents' Association Website

Who are we and what do we do?

We are a group of like-minded people who care about our village and do our best to preserve its unique character. The daffodils, crocus and some of the trees you see in Old Coulsdon have been planted by volunteers from the Association. We also have a Tree Warden who keeps a watching brief over all the trees in the area and their management.

We try and ensure that the Bradmore Green Conservation Area, open spaces and other Green Belt land in our area aren't encroached upon. Our Vice Chairman and Planning Officer, Mike Blake, regularly looks at all Planning Applications that are submitted to the Council and we object where necessary.

Our local Ward Councillors attend our monthly Committee Meetings. This means that they can raise matters of local concern directly with the Council on our behalf.

The Association is represented on the local Road User Forum, the East Surrey Transport Committee, the Coulsdon Forum, Coulsdon Green Belt Association, London Green Belt Association, Coulsdon Millennium Projects Committee, Sector Policing Meetings and the Federation of South Croydon Residents' Associations. OCRA also represents residents' views at the Neighbourhood Partnership Meetings.

We used to arrange for the Council to provide a rubbish skip eight times a year that members could use to dispose of unwanted items too large to be put out with their normal household rubbish. Unfortunately, due to Council cutbacks, this service is no longer being provided. However, the Council will collect items, such as sofas, dining tables and chairs etc. from your home free of charge (unfortunately, refrigerators do have a removal charge of £10.00). Ring Taberner House on 020 8686 4433 for more details.

We publish a Newsletter three times a year that is delivered to all members. For the princely sum of £1.00 you can join the association by contacting your local Road Steward and receive your copy, packed with local information and forthcoming events. It is delivered to your door by our volunteer Road Stewards, without whom we would be lost! If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact us at the address below. We would greatly appreciate your help.

There are also social events organised, and a Theatre Club with a small membership fee. The Swimming club has been reformed (see further details on the "What's Happening " page.

If you feel that you can help us in any way by joining the committee, even if it is only have a say in what we do, please contact our Chairman or any member of the committee that you meet in the local area. We desperately need new members on the panel.

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