Tag Archives: Brighton Road Cycle Corridor

Crunch! Cyclist seriously injured after crash in sabotaged lane

Our law correspondent, LEE GULACTION, reports on another possible costly court case that could be brought against the cash-strapped council because of Tory Mayor’s decisions Mayor Jason Perry’s war on cyclists has claimed its first reported casualty, with a cyclist … Continue reading

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Perry permits Town Hall question that helps return of Morgan

How closely did the Tory Mayor work with notorious motoring lobbyist over a council question that opposes the Brighton Road cycle corridor? WALTER CRONXITE, political editor, investigates After a lengthy absence, Coulsdon motoring lobbyist Peter Morgan, a character so divisive … Continue reading

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Perry’s back-pedalling furiously on Boris-backed bike scheme

Croydon Mayor’s long-term opposition to safe cycling infrastructure could yet lead to a scheme along Brighton Road causing someone serious injury, maybe worse, as the council fails to act on a potential death trap. By JEREMY CLACKSON, transport correspondent The … Continue reading

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Has the Mayor ordered the cyclists’ magic wands to disappear?

Just three days before the Brighton Road “Cycle Corridor” from Purley to the town centre, part of a £5million TfL-funded scheme, is due to be formally unveiled, contractors for Croydon Council were out on the road last night, removing many … Continue reading

Posted in Commuting, Croydon Council, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Cycling, Environment, Mayor Jason Perry, Purley, South Croydon, TfL, Transport | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments