Ola Kolade (@mrolakolade) 's Twitter Profile
Ola Kolade

@mrolakolade

Cabinet member for Community Safety, Kenley Councillor @croydontories, Trustee @oasis_uk, Director @bitc. Promoted by Ola Kolade of 36 Brighton Road, CR8 2LG.

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Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m delighted that plans for a new leisure centre on the Purley Pool site and wider town centre regeneration have been approved by Croydon’s Planning Committee. Since the closure of Purley Pool in 2020, I’ve been committed to bringing a pool back to the heart of the community.

I’m delighted that plans for a new leisure centre on the Purley Pool site and wider town centre regeneration have been approved by Croydon’s Planning Committee.

Since the closure of Purley Pool in 2020, I’ve been committed to bringing a pool back to the heart of the community.
Business in the Community (@bitc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⏰Join us at 10am today for our free #IWD2025 event focusing on the steps employers can take to ‘Accelerate Action’. Hear from a panel of experts including Mary Macleod, Kirstene Hair, Prof. Heejung Chung, Vicky Davies & Ola Kolade - register now: bitc.org.uk/event/breaking… #IWDEvent

⏰Join us at 10am today for our free #IWD2025 event focusing on the steps employers can take to ‘Accelerate Action’. Hear from a panel of experts including <a href="/MaryMacleodUK/">Mary Macleod</a>, Kirstene Hair, <a href="/HeejungChung/">Prof. Heejung Chung</a>, Vicky Davies &amp; <a href="/MrOlaKolade/">Ola Kolade</a> - register now: bitc.org.uk/event/breaking… #IWDEvent
Mary Macleod (@marymacleoduk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Look forward to discussing with a brilliant panel about breaking barriers at work and accelerating women's progression for International Women's Day at 10am this morning #IWD2025 Thank you to Prof. Heejung Chung Vicky Davies from Danske Bank , Kirstene Hair and Ola Kolade

Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I had the pleasure of attending a coffee morning at Ark Oval Primary Academy, engaging with parents and carers. We discussed our ongoing commitment to supporting youth services and events, ensuring that children and young people remain at the forefront of our initiatives. This open

I had the pleasure of attending a coffee morning at <a href="/ArkOvalPrimary/">Ark Oval Primary Academy</a>, engaging with parents and carers. 

We discussed our ongoing commitment to supporting youth services and events, ensuring that children and young people remain at the forefront of our initiatives. 

This open
Ola Kolade (@mrolakolade) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is great news for Kenley and residents following years of dialogue with Kenley Residents Association, TfL, Your Croydon and Councillors Gayle Gander. 434 bus given the green light to serve Kenley | Croydon Conservatives croydonconservatives.com/news/434-bus-g…

Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, I welcomed the Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, Seb Dance, to Croydon as part of the Big Community Transport Tour. It was a great opportunity to discuss how we can improve accessibility and sustainability in our transport network, whilst pushing for better

Today, I welcomed the Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, <a href="/SebDance/">Seb Dance</a>, to Croydon as part of the Big Community Transport Tour. It was a great opportunity to discuss how we can improve accessibility and sustainability in our transport network, whilst pushing for better
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night at the Safer Croydon Partnership meeting, I highlighted our real progress in tackling crime, strengthening enforcement, and regenerating our borough. ➡️ Crime is Falling – Personal robbery down 21%, hate crime down 17%, violence with injury is down by 10% and knife

Last night at the Safer Croydon Partnership meeting, I highlighted our real progress in tackling crime, strengthening enforcement, and regenerating our borough.

➡️ Crime is Falling – Personal robbery down 21%, hate crime down 17%, violence with injury is down by 10% and knife
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There’s great news for young people in Croydon with the launch of a brand new podcast studio in South Norwood—giving them the chance to develop real media skills and share their voices. Great to meet Terry Lewis, Director of All Heads Recognized project, and to be interviewed by

There’s great news for young people in Croydon with the launch of a brand new podcast studio in South Norwood—giving them the chance to develop real media skills and share their voices.

Great to meet Terry Lewis, Director of All Heads Recognized project, and to be interviewed by
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was great to visit Bensham Manor School in Thornton Heath and meet both staff and students. The school recently received an Outstanding Ofsted rating, and it’s easy to see why. During a lively Q&A, students asked insightful questions on youth safety, flytipping, SEND,

It was great to visit Bensham Manor School in Thornton Heath and meet both staff and students.

The school recently received an Outstanding Ofsted rating, and it’s easy to see why.

During a lively Q&amp;A, students asked insightful questions on youth safety, flytipping, SEND,
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Croydon is finally seeing the standard of grass cutting and grounds maintenance our residents rightly expect. Thanks to targeted investment, smarter planning and the introduction of new equipment—including a robotic mower tackling steep verges—cemeteries and green spaces across

Croydon is finally seeing the standard of grass cutting and grounds maintenance our residents rightly expect.

Thanks to targeted investment, smarter planning and the introduction of new equipment—including a robotic mower tackling steep verges—cemeteries and green spaces across
Ola Kolade (@mrolakolade) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's our March surgery tomorrow at our pop-up stall by Kenley Co-op! 📅 Saturday 29 March 2025 ⏲️ 9.30-11.30 🏛️ Kenley Co-op If you have any local issues, come and see us. Gayle Gander

It's our March surgery tomorrow at our pop-up stall by Kenley Co-op!

📅 Saturday 29 March 2025
⏲️ 9.30-11.30  
🏛️ Kenley Co-op

If you have any local issues, come and see us.

<a href="/GayleGander/">Gayle Gander</a>
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted that Zodiac House has been named one of the UK’s best housing schemes by the Architects’ Journal in its Good Homes for All campaign. Once known as the setting for Channel 4’s Peep Show, Zodiac House has been transformed into 73 high-quality homes for Croydon families

Delighted that Zodiac House has been named one of the UK’s best housing schemes by the Architects’ Journal in its Good Homes for All campaign.

Once known as the setting for Channel 4’s Peep Show, Zodiac House has been transformed into 73 high-quality homes for Croydon families
Gayle Gander (@gaylegander) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's our April surgery tomorrow 📅 26 April 2025 ⏲️ 9.30-11.30 🏛️ Kenley Memorial Hall If you have any local issues, come and see us. Ola Kolade

It's our April surgery tomorrow    

📅 26 April 2025
⏲️ 9.30-11.30  
🏛️ Kenley Memorial Hall

If you have any local issues, come and see us.

<a href="/MrOlaKolade/">Ola Kolade</a>
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pleased to welcome Detective Chief Superintendent Nick Blackburn as Croydon’s new Borough Commander. He volunteered for the role and brings valuable experience as a senior Detective. He takes over from Commander Andy Brittain who left on promotion – thank you for your service to

Pleased to welcome Detective Chief Superintendent Nick Blackburn as Croydon’s new Borough Commander. He volunteered for the role and brings valuable experience as a senior Detective.

He takes over from <a href="/MPSAndyBrittain/">Commander Andy Brittain</a> who left on promotion – thank you for your service to
Gayle Gander (@gaylegander) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's our May surgery tomorrow 📅 31 May 2025 ⏲️ 9.30-11.30 🏛️ Kenley Memorial Hall If you have any local issues, come and see us. Ola Kolade

It's our May surgery tomorrow    

📅 31 May 2025
⏲️ 9.30-11.30  
🏛️ Kenley Memorial Hall

If you have any local issues, come and see us.

<a href="/MrOlaKolade/">Ola Kolade</a>
Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m deeply saddened by today’s murder in Croydon Town Centre. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, and we will support the Police in their investigations. Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 101 or message Met Contact Centre on X giving the reference

Jason Perry - Executive Mayor of Croydon (@jasonforcroydon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls remains a key priority for me. Last year, we launched Croydon’s first VAWG Plan, setting out how we are improving services and removing the barriers women and girls face when seeking support. It is crucial that victims and survivors

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls remains a key priority for me. Last year, we launched Croydon’s first VAWG Plan, setting out how we are improving services and removing the barriers women and girls face when seeking support.

It is crucial that victims and survivors
Ola Kolade (@mrolakolade) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's our June surgery this Saturday! 📅 28th June 2025 ⏲️ 9.30-11.30 🏛️ Kenley Memorial Hall If you have any local issues, come and see us.

It's our June surgery this Saturday!    

📅 28th June 2025
⏲️ 9.30-11.30  
🏛️ Kenley Memorial Hall

If you have any local issues, come and see us.