Category Archives: Parking

Subaru sports car makes British debut at Croydon showrooms

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

The only Subaru BRZ in the UK has just arrived in Croydon for its British debut. Kinghams, the South Croydon dealership, received the new model yesterday, and has it on public view for the next four days only.

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Hammerson gets green light for £50m scheme at Centrale

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Croydon Council’s planning committee last night gave approval for Hammerson‘s £50million redevelopment scheme for their Centrale shopping mall in North End. But the approval only came after the councillors on the committee were given firm guidance – in effect a … Continue reading →

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“Scandalous” waste of millions on roadwork chaos

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

At a time of austerity, when we are told that the people in charge of Croydon Council are seeking absolute value for our money, making every penny count, it is not unreasonable still to expect public works to be done … Continue reading →

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Croydon questions: Gordon Ross, Green Party

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Inside Croydon has circulated all the Sutton and Croydon candidates standing for election to the London Assembly with a set of questions. Over the coming days, we will be publishing the candidates’ responses in full, unedited, and without the artifice, … Continue reading →

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Purley campaigners fear their pool is “under attack”

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Campaigners supporting Purley Pool are concerned that a council consultation process is laying the groundwork for redevelopment of the pool, car park and the former Sainsbury’s store. The council’s “spatial” planning team has issued a circular inviting submissions from developers … Continue reading →

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Council increases charges for parking, burials and rat catching

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Did someone mention a zero increase in Council Tax? And did anyone mention the widespread increases in charges for a variety of council services, from parking to vermin control, which virtually all Croydon residents need to use? While Croydon’s political … Continue reading →

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It’s garden question time for St Andrew’s church

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Doesn’t anyone listen to Joni Mitchell any more? The thought occurs because St Andrew’s church, on Lower Coombe Street, is staging an open day from 11am tomorrow for its churchyard improvement project. We’ve reported previously on the church’s recent renovations. … Continue reading →

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Accountability? Councillor Thomas parks residents’ questions

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Our loyal reader has forwarded to us some email correspondence which, again, demonstrates that our elected council officials believe themselves to be entirely unaccountable to the people of Croydon. Or, despite the generous allowances that they receive, just can’t be … Continue reading →

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Free parking weekend? No signs of generosity from the council

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

We are halfway through a weekend when the “Business As Usual” signs have gone up all over riot-ravaged central Croydon. Businesses, TfL and the council are all rallying round after 8/8, with free Tram travel and special offers from a … Continue reading →

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Proud to Serve: Congrats to car pound operator Collins Boansi!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

More from Croydon Council‘s internal interweb thingy. This time it’s the latest accolade for the Employee of the Month. And Croydon’s hardest working employee is one of the car pound staff. #thatissocroydon Here at Inside Croydon, we congratulate Collins. It … Continue reading →

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