Daily Archives: March 6, 2013

Roke parents in legal challenge against “dictator” Gove

Posted on March 6, 2013 by insidecroydon

The Save Roke group is to launch a legal challenge to the plans of Michael Gove, the education minister, to hand their primary school over to a private academy. The group announced its plans last night, and is working with … Continue reading →

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PR agents sign up Tesco as cut-price festival sponsors

Posted on March 6, 2013 by insidecroydon

Tesco, the unwitting purveyors of horse meat with a long-time reputation for doing things on the cheap, and now the proud owners of an “express” store in a South Croydon landmark pub despite local opposition have “generously” agreed to sponsor … Continue reading →

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We will pay for education cuts in crime and ASB, says governor

Posted on March 6, 2013 by insidecroydon

Tony Harrison, the chair of Thornton Heath’s CACFO school governors, has criticised “totally short-sighted” cuts to provision at the centre ,which provides support to students who are not succeeding in mainstream education. CACFO, the Croydon African Caribbean Family Organisation, which … Continue reading →

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More than 2,000 people in Croydon hit by £1,000 Bedroom Tax

Posted on March 6, 2013 by insidecroydon

At a time when precise, hard details are hard to come by, as our local and national politicians duck and dive around issues, here’s two stats: According to the National Housing Federation, 2,908 people in Croydon living in council homes … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day: March 8

Posted on March 6, 2013 by insidecroydon
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