The East Surrey Transport Committee, of which SRA is a member, asked the following questions earlier this week: Question for GTR meeting on Booking Office Closures 11th July 23 Government consultations are usually 3 months, so why 3 weeks and a third party? Is this to circumvent agreed processes ? Why have you not published … Continue reading More information on the proposed closure of Sanderstead and Purley Oaks ticket offices
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Bike Marking Event, Sunday 23rd July
Residents can take their bikes to have them marked by the police on Sunday 23rd July between 1000 and 1200 hours at Riddlesdown Common Car Park.Bike Register is the UK’s National Cycle Database with over 1 millionbikes registered. https://www.bikeregister.com/ It aims to reduce cycle theft across the country and enables ownersto be reunited with their … Continue reading Bike Marking Event, Sunday 23rd July
Summer events at Sanderstead Library
In conjunction with the Summer reading challenge for ages 4-11 years, there are some special activities. Ready Set Read runs from Monday 10th July to Friday 8th September at Sanderstead Library from 10.30am to 1pm and 2-5pm. Read books and gain prizes. Outside-Inside Character Hunt, 24th July to 8th September all day Come and find … Continue reading Summer events at Sanderstead Library
Tea and Trains in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Saturday 12th August
Please come along and support this worthy cause at 8 The Ridge Way, CR2 0LG on Saturday 12th August, 12 noon to 5pm. £1 entrance fee Drinks and snacks will be available for you to enjoy whilst watching the model railway that runs around the garden. STOPPRESS a lovely afternoon with lots of visitors and … Continue reading Tea and Trains in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Saturday 12th August
Proposed Closure of Sanderstead and Purley Oaks stations ticket offices
Residents may wish to make their views known on the proposed closure of railway ticket offices nationally. Here in Sanderstead we have both Sanderstead and Purley Oaks Stations. The staff who man the ticket offices are very helpful and Sanderstead in particular often has a queue. Not everyone likes to buy from a machine or … Continue reading Proposed Closure of Sanderstead and Purley Oaks stations ticket offices
Work/Activity Space required?
Are there are groups (formal or informal) or individuals that are looking for meeting space in the Sanderstead area? Would you be willing to let the SRA know what your needs are so we can start to gauge any needs for space that are currently unmet? If so, could you please drop a brief email … Continue reading Work/Activity Space required?
Latest Local Police Report
See our page on Neighbourhood Policing to view the latest monthly report by the Sanderstead Safer Neighbourhood Team. Details on how to receive this monthly report directly can be found at the bottom of the first page of the report.
Godstone Road closure between Downs Court Road and the entrance to Tesco
The Godstone Rd (A22) will be closed 24/7 from Saturday 22 July until Sunday 3 September for critical water improvement works. This is between the Downs Court Rd/Warren Rd traffic lights and the entrance to Tesco Extra on Purley Rd (the car park store entrance/exit will be open). Warren Rd will be open for vehicle … Continue reading Godstone Road closure between Downs Court Road and the entrance to Tesco
Purley Pool plans
Plans were made available at the end of last week to see the proposals for the redevelopment of the Purley Pool complex. The developer, Polanska, is proposing to build later life accommodation in three blocks, one of which will house the new pool and leisure centre. The blocks will be of varying height but the … Continue reading Purley Pool plans
Summer Reading Challenge at the library – Ready, Set, Read!
Sanderstead Library will be running the annual Summer Reading Challenge for children from Saturday 8th July to Saturday 9th September. This popular event encourages children to read more books and there are fun activities along the way. For more information see below or visit the website: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ Summer reading challenge 2023 The Reading Agency have … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge at the library – Ready, Set, Read!
Sanderstead Residents' Association 