Daily Archives: August 3, 2017

War memorial’s special status recognised by Historic England

Posted on August 3, 2017 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s War Memorial, by the Town Hall on Katharine Street, has had its listed status upgraded to Grade II* for reasons including its historical, sculptural and architectural interest. The aftermath of the First World War saw an unprecedented wave of … Continue reading →

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Housing association applies to bulldoze Coulsdon cottages

Posted on August 3, 2017 by insidecroydon

Some of the last surviving buildings associated with Cane Hill Hospital, located in a conservation area in Coulsdon, are under threat of demolition – because a developer says that they “are not economically suited for the area”. In this instance, … Continue reading →

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Enchanted forest self-guided trail, Kenley Common, Aug 18

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Coulsdon Common Bug Hunt, Aug 13

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MP Jones wants to give Voice to the victims of knife crime

Posted on August 3, 2017 by insidecroydon

Sarah Jones, Croydon Central’s new MP, has started a programme of evidence-gathering and meetings to try to identify the root causes of knife crime. The announcement comes as Metropolitan Police figures showed a total of 571 knife crime offences recorded … Continue reading →

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