Croydon Borough
Council tax bombshell
Croydon's Conservative Mayor and 33 councillors have voted for the biggest Council Tax rise in Britain - a massive 15% increase.
10 Apr 2023
John Jefkins
Passionate about protecting the character of our area, and the environment
John has campaigned and succeeded on many local transport and other issues. As a qualified architect, he worked on housing and with planners. Fighting over-development, he wants the right housing in the right places. His small business employed six staff in Purley.
In 1997 he was given an MBE by the Queen for a vast amount of voluntary work. More recently in the pandemic, he volunteered admin at Surrey Physio and at a main Croydon vaccination centre.
John has lived locally for over 60 years. He is married with two grown-up daughters.
Focus on John's campaigning
Old Coulsdon
Building community in Cousldon
Gill Hickson and John Jefkins are committed to our area and supporting local people in Coulsdon.
10 Apr 2023
Croydon Borough
Croydon residents face biggest council tax rise in the country
Since 2006, the Council has accumulated debts of over £1 BILLION POUNDS - thanks to the mismanagement from Labour and the Conservatives.
10 Feb 2023
Old Coulsdon
Parks and play facilities need improving in Old Coulsdon
Lib Dems demand better recreation spaces for older children living in Old Coulsdon.
26 Mar 2022
Old Coulsdon
Tory councillors fail to stop overdevelopment in Old Coulsdon
Over-development has been raised as a major concern in Old Coulsdon, with existing councillors accused of offering talk but no action.
26 Mar 2022
Old Coulsdon
Traffic calm Coulsdon Road
We need safer ways for school children and shoppers to cross at places along Coulsdon Road.
8 Mar 2022