Daily Archives: February 4, 2013

Steve Reed MP: Croydon people feel forgotten and abandoned

Posted on February 4, 2013 by insidecroydon

In the first column from the new MP for Croydon North, STEVE REED, pictured left, speaks of the frustration and betrayal felt by victims of the 2011 riots, and their fears over plans to close every police station in his … Continue reading →

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Council’s Ministry of Truth spends record amounts on staff

Posted on February 4, 2013 by insidecroydon

Hayley Lewis, the trained psychologist who Croydon employs as its “Head of customer communications and strategy”, once suggested that a council communications department is “an unnecessary burden”. How prescient. On her personal blog, Lewis added a convenient “?” to present … Continue reading →

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Tree recycling saves council thousands – but not in Croydon

Posted on February 4, 2013 by insidecroydon

Residents have saved more than £6,000 by taking part in this year’s Christmas tree recycling programme. Sadly for Croydon, these are Lambeth residents saving their council and their own money. In total, 85 tons of Christmas trees have been collected … Continue reading →

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