Category Archives: New Addington

Volunteers wanted for tree-planting in New Addington, Dec 15

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

There is a community tree-planting day being held at Rowdown Field, off Lodge Road, New Addington, this Saturday, December 15, from at 10am until noon. It is organised by Kent Tree and Pond Wardens, who say, “Come and join us … Continue reading →

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Council’s short notice of New Addington special school event

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

A press release from our council’s dynamic press office slammed in to our email in-box just after 2pm today. Someone had thoughtfully passed it on to us, since the council’s press office seems to think they don’t need to deal … Continue reading →

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Tram crash victims’ families criticise delays over inquest

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

On the eve of the second anniversary of the Croydon tram crash in which seven people died, the families of crash victims and survivors have criticised the lengthy wait for a decision on whether to bring charges against the driver. … Continue reading →

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Three Croydon high streets among ‘unhealthiest’ in London

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

Another day, another survey that demonstrates that Croydon is slowly deteriorating into decay, poverty and neglect. The Royal Society of Public Health published a list of “Unhealthiest Streets” this week, and Croydon was the only borough that had three entries … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison Butler, Croydon Council, Environment, Fiona Twycross, Health, London Assembly, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, New Addington, New Addington North, Oliver Lewis, Paul Scott, Sadiq Khan, Simon Hall, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Tony Newman | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Memorial event for tram crash to be held at New Addington

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

The second anniversary of the Sandilands tram derailment will be marked at a civic ceremony in New Addington next week. Croydon Council has organised a short event at Central Parade in New Addington at 11am on Friday November 9. The … Continue reading →

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Butt-plug art ‘Not everyone’s cup of tea’, says councillor

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

A month since Inside Croydon revealed how the Arts Council and Croydon Council had jointly put up £48,000 of public money in grants for an arts festival which included an act that sought to “demystify the anus” and another where … Continue reading →

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Family Nature Walk, Hutchinson’s Bank, Sep 15

Posted on September 5, 2018 by
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