Category Archives: Colin Smith

‘Despicable’ Tory councillor under fire for rape-shaming victim

Posted on January 4, 2023 by insidecroydon

Remarks made by a Conservative councillor have been described as “despicable” and “dangerous and stupid”, while women’s support groups and his political opponents have demanded that Shaun Slator should be suspended by his party and resign immediately. Slator is a … Continue reading →

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Taking a U-turn on road measures risks a traffic accident

Posted on November 1, 2020 by insidecroydon

Some people are taking to the streets in Upper Norwood today to protest against the traffic-calming Low Traffic Neighbourhood initiative. But as an investigation by environment correspondent PAUL LUSHION has discovered, their campaign is supported and funded by motoring lobbyists … Continue reading →

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Bromley in legal moves against Croydon over road closures

Posted on August 18, 2020 by insidecroydon

Croydon could be heading for a bitter, cross-boundary dispute with one of its neighbouring boroughs after the leader of Bromley’s Conservative-controlled council told residents that they have begun legal moves to get traffic-calming measures removed from residential streets in Crystal … Continue reading →

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‘Cough up’ to save centre for elderly, council leader is told

Posted on March 12, 2020 by insidecroydon

A Labour MP and local councillors are calling on the leader of Bromley Council to “cough up” and take immediate action to save a vital day services centre for older people from being forced to close – possibly as soon … Continue reading →

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