Daily Archives: May 8, 2012

Fears for Warehouse Theatre as it faces administration

Another blow to Croydon’s pretence of having a rich and thriving cultural provision came today with the news that the much-loved and widely admired Warehouse Theatre is facing financial administration. The theatre on Dingwall Road by East Croydon station had … Continue reading

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The week at Westminster: Lillian’s Law in Queen’s Speech

ANDREW PELLING reviews the House of Commons work of the area’s MPs So that’s the first extended session of this Parliament over. The Queen’s Speech comes tomorrow. Gavin Barwell, the Conservative MP for Croydon Central, can look forward with deserved … Continue reading

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Croydon replaces £765 per day interim with… another interim

Inside Croydon’s regular reader will remember how we were the first to reveal the £765 per day fees paid by Croydon Council to Paul Davies, the long-time “temporary” executive who was the interim head of procurement, even on those occasions … Continue reading

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Boris in record-breaking form when it comes to broken pledges

Suitably in an Olympic year, Boris Johnson has set a world record for breaking an election pledge. Boris has shown more speed than Usain Bolt. On the very first morning of his first working day back in office at City … Continue reading

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