Category Archives: Purley Pool
Go with Mo: Croydon takes part in world record attempt
A week on from Mo Farah winning his second Olympic gold medal in the 5,000 metres, Croydon’s runners have been playing their part in a world record attempt 5km run. ParkRun is an outstanding, nil-cost series of weekly races staged … Continue reading
Grassroots sports clubs are facing an Olympic task
What lasting impact will the Olympics have on sport in Croydon? Not much, says STEVEN DOWNES It’s less than 50 days now until the Olympic Games begin in our city. But here, in Croydon, we seem almost untouched by the … Continue reading
Purley campaigners fear their pool is “under attack”
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
Purley Pool campaign calls for support on masterplans
Campaigners to save Purley Pool are seeking your help urgently to help influence the consultation process Croydon Council is undertaking for its masterplans for the borough. Purley Pool has been given a four-year stay of demolition by Croydon Council leader … Continue reading
Croydon misses the starter’s gun for Olympic Weekend
Finally, Croydon admits the Olympics really are coming to London. It was 6.30 last night, six months after Boris and London’s Games organisers had set a deadline for local authorities throughout the capital to make submissions, and a month since … Continue reading
Issues up the road with Fusion’s leisure management
Purley Pool given 4-year lifeline by Council leader
The future of Purley Pool and leisure centre has been guaranteed for the next four years, following a meeting on Tuesday night between the local campaign group, the leader of Croydon Council and the contractors, Fusion. Fred Wallis, of the … Continue reading
