Daily Archives: December 5, 2012

Stonecot by-election offers LibDems chance of cheer

Posted on December 5, 2012 by insidecroydon

A local judgement on Gideon Osborne’s Autumn Statement will come tomorrow in Stonecot ward in Sutton, as they go to the polls in a by-election to replace an outgoing LibDem councillor. The Osborne Budget in the spring brought a litany … Continue reading →

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New Addington panto this weekend – oh yes it is!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by insidecroydon

 

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Messy Minster offers a message for Croydon’s Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2012 by insidecroydon

The first of three special events for children during Advent was held at Croydon Minster on Monday. “Messy Minster” told children of the mission of St Nicholas, or Santa Claus, whose saints day is this Thursday. Nicholas is also a … Continue reading →

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Croydon’s Nero tendency: fiddling over the election figures

Posted on December 5, 2012 by insidecroydon

The few visitors to the public gallery for this week’s council meeting at the Town Hall were treated to a couple of innovations. With the assistance of council officials, Conservative councillor Lynne Hale was able to intersperse her speech with … Continue reading →

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Bah humbug! Tory councillor complains at ‘too early’ Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2012 by insidecroydon

One of Croydon’s Conservative councillors wants to stop the town’s retailers from starting their Christmas sales campaigns too early. Ashburton councillor Adam Kellett put forward his own forthright views in a question to the council leader Mike Fisher at the … Continue reading →

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