Art workshops to bring Croydon people together
An art centre in Croydon is offering free online workshops through February and March to bring people in Croydon together during the pandemic. Stanley Arts …
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Croydon bankruptcy: ‘Significant failings in leadership’
Croydon Council’s financial collapse happened because of “significant failings in leadership and management”, an independent rapid review has found. According …
February 12, 2021/
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Croydon man fined £9,400 for renting out dangerous flat
A Croydon landlord was fined £9,400 and placed on a London List of Rogue Landlords after council inspectors found his …
February 9, 2021/
Croydon, Housing, Local News, News/
One dead and nine injured in series of stabbings in Croydon
One man has died after paramedics could not save his life at the scene and nine have been injured in …
February 6, 2021/
Croydon, Lead Stories/
Croydon residents face losing five libraries within months
Five of Croydon’s thirteen libraries are due to close amid the council’s declaration of bankruptcy in late 2020. The five …
February 6, 2021/
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Sweet support: community gives back to NHS workers with chocolate
Croydon University Hospital was one of the first to benefit from the kindness of the NHS Chocolate Bar Campaign Tamiyah …
CR4 postcode new variant testing does not cover Croydon
A mass testing programme in south London to curb the spread of the South African variant of Covid-19 will be …
February 3, 2021/
Coronavirus, Croydon, Lead Stories/
Residents fear new greener parking scheme will hit poor hardest
From January 1 drivers with cars that produce more pollution will be charged more to park in Croydon, as part …
December 17, 2020/
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Croydon Commons debate a ‘political stunt’ says Labour MP
Croydon Labour MP Sarah Jones has attacked a Commons adjounment debate on Croydon Council’s financial crisis as ‘a political stunt.’ …
‘More consistent support’ needed for local homeless says Big Feed charity
Rough sleepers in Croydon need “100% backing” from the council says Jack Percival, founder of the non-council funded Percy’s Homeless …
December 10, 2020/
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Nostalgia for the future: Exploring Croydon’s past and present through six buildings
In these virus-stricken times getting outside is, in fact, just what the doctor ordered. If you have exhausted your local …
December 9, 2020/
Croydon, Features, General Features/
Croydon seeks private sector developers to fund Purley regeneration scheme
The private sector will have to step in to redevelop Purley Town Centre because Croydon Council cannot afford to pay …
December 3, 2020/
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Croydon in talks with Government over financial bail out
Croydon council have issued a second Section 114 notice and have said it will continue to do so every 21 …
Hundreds protest as five Croydon libraries threatened with closure
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to save South Norwood Library from closure since Croydon council proposed cutting …
December 2, 2020/
Croydon, Education, Local News, News, Society/
Purley pool set to remain shut despite 4,000-strong petition
Purley Pool and Leisure Centre, closed due to the pandemic, is unlikely to reopen because of Croydons financial crisis, despite …
December 1, 2020/
Croydon, Uncategorized/
Croydon postpones decision on Brick by Brick as top executives are replaced
Two new executives have moved to take over controversial Croydon Council owned housing company Brick by Brick as the councillors …
November 30, 2020/
Croydon, Housing, Local News, News/
Rugby foundation launched in memory of police officer shot in Croydon station
A fund raising charity foundation to support grass roots rugby has been launched in memory of Sergeant Matt Ratana, the …
Top executives at council housing body ‘to be removed’ down after damning report
The two senior executives of Croydon Councils’ controversial and debt-struck housing offshoot Brick by Brick are expected to leave their …
November 23, 2020/
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Tories accuse Croydon leadership of ‘recklessness’ with public money
Despite strong criticism from opposition councillors, Croydon’s extraordinary council meeting voted in favour of the proposed action plan to work …
November 20, 2020/
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Residents left in the dark over plans to demolish their homes
Residents of the social housing that will be demolished for Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium expansion have called Croydon council’s …
Tories attack shelving of key flood protection projects
The shelving of flood protection measures by Croydon Council in order to cut costs following its declaration of bankruptcy, has …
November 19, 2020/
Croydon, Environment, News, News, Politics/
Online outreach is key to tackling hate crime in Croydon, says charity
A strong virtual connection with Croydon’s LGBTQ+ community is needed in order to help reduce hate-crime, a new charity has …
Everything you need within a 15 minute walk – the post-pandemic ideal for Croydon
Speedy access to green spaces and “thriving town centres” are essential in a post-pandemic era, say campaigners who are hoping …
November 17, 2020/
Croydon, Features, General Features, Local News, News, Society, Transport/
Free directory for Croydon’s creatives launched
A free directory has been launched as an “online home” for dozens of creatives across Croydon to showcase their work. …
November 13, 2020/
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Homes to be demolished for Crystal Palace stadium expansion
Social housing will be demolished to make way for Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium expansion, Croydon Council confirmed last Thursday. …
November 12, 2020/
Croydon, Housing, Local News, News/
Campaign group takes legal action over Croydon’s low traffic neighbourhood scheme
A campaign group has taken legal action against Croydon Council over new Low Traffic Neighborhoods in Crystal Palace and South …
Community garden receives award from Royal Horticultural Society
Love Lane Green community garden in South Norwood was awarded a reputable certificate of recognition for their work from the …
November 10, 2020/
Croydon, Environment, Local News/
Croydon schoolgirl stabbings: Teenage boy charged
A teenage boy has been charged with two separate attacks on schoolgirls in Thornton Heath, Croydon last week. The boy, …
November 9, 2020/
Crime, Croydon, Local News/
Croydon’s photography club boosts members across the UK
Members of a Croydon photography group have spoken out about how it has helped forge community bonds during lockdown. Lenses …
November 9, 2020/
Community, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/
Potent Palace power past Leeds to move up
Crystal Palace produced a clinical attacking performance against Leeds United to win 4-1 at Selhurst Park today (7 November) and move …
Newcomer Mitchell making his mark at Palace
The breakthrough of Tyrick Mitchell into the Crystal Palace team has gone somewhat under the radar this season, however, his …
Croydon Tram crash inquest delayed until spring 2021
The inquest into the Croydon tram crash that killed a total of seven people has been delayed until spring due …
November 5, 2020/
Croydon, Lead Stories, Local News/
Brick by Brick speaks out amidst Croydon Council financial crisis
The Croydon Council-owned building development company at the centre of a row over huge council debts that have pushed the local …
November 4, 2020/
Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories, News/
Environmental campaigners face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs
Environmental campaigners are to face crown court trials after a series of charity buildings were targeted and vandalised with paint, …
Bonfire Night at home – our lockdown guide to enjoying the 5 November
With another lockdown starting on November 5, many Bonfire Night get-togethers have had to be cancelled. Larger events had already …
November 4, 2020/
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Croydon bomb scare sees George Street evacuated
Scores of people in Croydon were evacuated yesterday after a suspect package was investigated on George Street around 5.30pm. The …
Councils defy government decision to not extend free school meals scheme
Councils in Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlet and Croydon have decided to extend free school meals schemes over the current half …
October 28, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Croydon photography group’s fresh take on Macmillan coffee mornings
When a Croydon photography group had to move its activities online due to Covid, they weren’t sure how they were …
October 27, 2020/
Community, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/
Croydon volunteering charity Gig Buddies adapts to offer online support
“It’s been tough for us, as it has for everyone,” says Cherilyn Yeates of charity initiative Gig Buddies. “Our whole …
October 21, 2020/
Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, General Features, Society/
Assessing Crystal Palace’s transfer window
With the transfer window shutting on October 5, it is time to analyse the business that Crystal Palace have made …