Daily Archives: May 24, 2012

Pollard agrees to extend consultation at Question Time event

The deputy leader of the Conservative group that controls Croydon Council has given an undertaking that the consultation period for the Upper Norwood Joint Library will be extended. Councillor Tim Pollard told residents at Tuesday evening’s council Question Time staged … Continue reading

Posted in Addiscombe West, Clare Hilley, Croydon 8/8, Croydon Council, Croydon South, Leisure services, Libraries, Sara Bashford, Simon Hoar, Tim Pollard, Tony Harris, URV, Waddon, Waste incinerator | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Farm offers advice for those wanting touch of the Good Life

The last time that Britain was in a long-term economic depression, the top sit-com on TV was The Good Life, with the story of Tom and Barbara Good (geddit?) and how they turned their suburban back garden into a mini-farm … Continue reading

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Green Dragon breathes some life into local cultural scene

Last weekend it was free beer (yes, in a pub!), as they helped to launch the New Addington-based Cronx Brewery to the world, plus free entry to a Rhythm ‘n Blues and Soul Club. This Sunday, the impressive Green Dragon … Continue reading

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Boris promises to end Croydon’s planning paralysis

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Former Assembly Member and board member of the London Development Agency ANDREW PELLING was surprised by the commitment to Croydon shown by London Mayor Boris Johnson At the first Mayor’s Questions of this session at City Hall yesterday, … Continue reading

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