Daily Archives: May 7, 2013

Fairtrade Croydon’s 10th birthday: May 18

Posted on May 7, 2013 by insidecroydon

Ten years ago, Croydon became the first London borough to become officially recognised as a Fairtrade borough, committed to boosting awareness and understanding of trade issues and promoting the purchase of Fairtrade products. It is World Fairtrade Day on May … Continue reading →

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Mary Portas’s TV company listed Croydon to get grant

Posted on May 7, 2013 by insidecroydon

Croydon received a £100,000 government grant last year after programme makers involved with tonight’s new Mary Portas Channel 4 series had named Surrey Street on a list of markets that they wanted included in the scheme. Mary Queen of the … Continue reading →

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“We will reject having the incinerator imposed upon us”

Posted on May 7, 2013 by insidecroydon

TONY NEWMAN, the leader of the Labour opposition group on Croydon Council, says that he will use every legal power available to stop a £1 billion Viridor incinerator project being developed on the borders of the borough at Beddington Lane … Continue reading →

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