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Category Archives: Patricia Hay-Justice
Lebanon Road rat running starts councillor’s chicken run
Candidate selections for next year’s Town Hall elections are still a long way off, as Croydon’s political parties await the deliberations of the Boundary Commissioners on the re-drawn map of the borough’s council wards. But the “chicken run” – where … Continue reading
Bake Off fan Reed wants to have his cake and eat it
It is probably fair to say that Steve Reed OBE, an erstwhile leading light in the Progress party-within-a-party, was not holding his breath waiting for a phone call from the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, to offer him another job in … Continue reading
Hundreds of folk dancers brighten up a sunny evening
Three pubs, 150 dancers, and 16 Morris groups: the Croydon Night of the Dance, staged in Addiscombe yesterday, was described as a “tremendous success” by one of the organisers. And it looked like a lot of fun, as LEE TOWNSEND’s … Continue reading
Newman snubbed as Labour group gives backing to Collins
After spending a couple of hours sitting in the shadow of the Clocktower nursing a half-finished pint of lukewarm Stella, WALTER CRONXITE reports on last night’s meeting which, if it wasn’t the end of the beginning, might be remembered as … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 London elections, 2018 council elections, Alison Butler, John Wentworth, Mark Watson, Pat Clouder, Patricia Hay-Justice, Paul Scott, Phil Thomas, Sean Fitzsimons, Stuart Collins, Tony Newman
Tagged Alison Butler, Croydon, Croydon Council, Labour, Sadiq Khan, Stuart Collins, Tony Newman
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Bungling Newman sets up Collins for deputy leader contest
Tony Newman, Croydon’s Labour council leader, seems primed to torpedo his councillors’ own local election prospects with his latest piece of old pals’ act patronage. In the past 18 months, through poorly presented and badly timed policy announcements issued from Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 London elections, 2018 council elections, Addiscombe West, Alison Butler, Broad Green, Croydon Council, John Wentworth, Maddie Henson, Mark Watson, Oliver Lewis, Pat Clouder, Patricia Hay-Justice, Paul Scott, Sarah Jones MP, Stuart Collins, Toni Letts, Tony Newman
Tagged Addiscombe West, Alison Butler, Croydon Council, Labour, Mark Watson, Stuart Collins, Tony Newman
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Mayor’s calling the tune for Wild Hunt Bedlam dancers
The Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris dancers opened their 2016 performing season at the Builder’s Arms in Leslie Park Road on Saturday, when a special guest was the Mayor of Croydon, Patricia Hay-Justice. The Addiscombe councillor was made an honorary member … Continue reading
Morris Men make a song and a dance over St George’s Day
The Wild Hunt, Croydon’s Morris side and Patricia Hay-Justice, the Mayor of Croydon, are kicking off the Morris dancing season in style by dancing at the Builders Arms in Leslie Park Road on St George’s Day. “St George’s Day is … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Addiscombe West, Dance, Patricia Hay-Justice, Pubs
Tagged Addiscombe West, Morris Men, Patricia Hay-Justice
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Caption competition: God Save The Queen, bless ‘er
This is what passes for “positive publicity” from Croydon Council: a badly taken picture, which fails to illustrate the point it is trying to make. Who’d have thought that the council has a professionally staffed press office which costs tax-payers … Continue reading
Posted in Patricia Hay-Justice, Steve O'Connell, Tim Pollard, Tony Newman
Tagged Croydon Council, Steve O'Connell, Tim Pollard, Tony Newman
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Charity comedy show ticket sales undermined by Fairfield
Charity workers in Croydon are worried that they have been caught in the cross-fire between the Fairfield Halls and the Town Hall in the bitter dispute over the arts venue’s future, with what ought to be one of the borough’s … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Fairfield Halls, Kate Vennell, Patricia Hay-Justice
Tagged Crystal Palace, Fairfield Halls, Kevin Day, Patricia Hay-Justice
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Mayor’s fundraising comedy night, Fairfield Halls, Apr 17
Posted in Comedy, Fairfield Halls, Patricia Hay-Justice
Tagged Fairfield Halls, Kevin Day, Mark Steel, Patricia Hay-Justice
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Having a ‘mare: Newman could use chance for a reshuffle
Punch and Judy’s back on at the Town Hall tomorrow night, with the latest full meeting of the council. Nothing of note is likely to be decided. Little of real interest will be announced. That’s transparent and accountable democracy in … Continue reading
Posted in Alisa Flemming, Alison Butler, Bernadette Khan, Croydon Council, Hamida Ali, John Wentworth, Louisa Woodley, Manju Shahul Hameed, Mike Selva, New Addington, Patricia Hay-Justice, Simon Hall, Stuart Collins, Tim Pollard, Timothy Godfrey, Toni Letts, Tony Newman, Wayne Lawlor, West Thornton
Tagged Conservative, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Louisa Woodley, Mayor, New Addington, Tony Newman, Tory, West Thornton
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Murder, mystery and turkey dinner – all for Mayor’s charities
The Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Patricia Hay-Justice, is seeking people’s support to a couple of events being held in aid of her nominated charities in the run-up to Christmas. The Mayor’s charities are: MIND in Croydon – an active charity … Continue reading
Is Newman trying to tunnel away from any real questioning?
Tony Newman’s Labour group faces losing control of Croydon Town Hall at the first time of asking if the latest national opinion poll, which puts the Tories 12 per cent ahead, translates locally. And yes, of course all opinion polls … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 council elections, Addiscombe West, Ashburton, Boris Johnson, Bromley Council, Commuting, London-wide issues, Mark Watson, Mayor of London, Outside Croydon, Patricia Hay-Justice, Sean Fitzsimons, Tony Newman, Transport
Tagged Bakerloo Line, Boris Johnson, Conservative, Croydon, Hammersfield, Hammerson, Labour, London Borough of Croydon, TfL, Tony Newman, Tory, Westfield
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Night of the short knives as Newman sacks chief whip Ryan
WALTER CRONXITE, our man in the public gallery with a Twix bar and a copy of the Racing Post, offers the inside information on what passes for a reshuffle at the Town Hall It was the sort of “hit” that … Continue reading
Posted in Andrew Pelling, Council Tax, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Hamida Ali, Humayun Kabir, Manju Shahul Hameed, Oliver Lewis, Pat Ryan, Patricia Hay-Justice, Sherwan Chowdhury, Simon Hall, Stephen Mann, Tony Newman, Waddon, Wayne Lawlor
Tagged Andrew Pelling, Croydon, Croydon Council, Labour, London, Member of parliament, New Addington, Tony Newman, Waddon
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The day Carnival came to the streets of Thornton Heath
The Thornton Heath Festival last Sunday was enjoyed by all who attended and acclaimed as a massive success. Here, the day’s Master of Ceremonies, CALLTON YOUNG OBE, pictured above with two of the young dancers who graced the main day, … Continue reading
Royal Mail’s move to Factory Lane puts profit before service
Councillors in East Croydon have started a petition to oppose the closing of the mail collection office located beside the railway station, as the privatised Royal Mail seeks to flog off its depot for development, and make millions of pounds … Continue reading
Addiscombe councillors consult over 20mph zones
Councillors in Addiscombe are holding a ward-wide consultation on the introduction of 20mph zones in the area’s residential streets. A letter and reply postcard will be delivered to every household over the next few weeks asking residents their views on … Continue reading
Lawrence inquiry officer to chair council’s ethics committee
Local community leaders and politicians have reacted with disgust and anger at the news that the council’s ethics committee for the next year is to be chaired by David Osland, the former senior police officer who once advised colleagues in … Continue reading
