Daily Archives: June 14, 2012

Croydon schools for Croydon’s children say Labour

Posted on June 14, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s Labour opposition has responded to the Conservative-run council’s proposal to establish a grammar school, claiming that parents in Woodside and South Norwood will be paying for the education of children from neighbouring boroughs. “All children should have access to … Continue reading →

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Shabden Park Farm open day: postponed

Posted on June 14, 2012 by insidecroydon

The Farm Open Day planned for Shabden Park Farm this Sunday, June 17, has been postponed.

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Allders chief blames council for lack of help since August riots

Posted on June 14, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council “has not done what they should have done” for local businesses since last August’s riots, according to the fashion entrepreneur who has a major share-holding in Allders, the town’s 150-year-old department store which could be just days away … Continue reading →

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Public excluded from secret incinerator “risk” meeting

Posted on June 14, 2012 by insidecroydon

Elected councillors, the public and Inside Croydon’s DIAMOND WHEEZER were locked out of a secret session at the Town Hall last night, excluded from discussions about the risks posed by the operation of an incinerator at Beddington. What has the … Continue reading →

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Local ramblers on the march in Farleigh and Banstead

Posted on June 14, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon Ramblers have two local walks planned in the coming days which are open to new-comers, and if the weather is not too grim, ought to offer some gentle exercise and new perspectives on the surrounding area. The first begins … Continue reading →

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Croydon plans borough’s first grammar school for generations

Posted on June 14, 2012 by insidecroydon

“We have a local council that is absolutely committed to making every local school a good school”, says TIM POLLARD, as he outlines the reasons behind Croydon considering allowing a selective school to open in South Norwood In common with … Continue reading →

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