Tag Archives: CARS

‘A disaster’: Gatwick expansion is real threat to environment

‘Signing off on a new runway at Gatwick is not just reckless, it is fundamentally incompatible with Britain’s legally binding climate obligations’. Yet Croydon’s Tory and Labour politicians are in full support of the airport expansion. By PAUL LUSHION, environment … Continue reading

Posted in Business, Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme, Croydon Council, Croydon East, Croydon Greens, Croydon West, East Croydon, Environment, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, Natasha Irons, Norwood Junction, Sarah Jones MP, Transport, Zack Polanski | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

East Croydon sorting office site to be used for padel tennis club

Town Hall reporter KEN LEE on how the site of another of the grand plans for the town centre has belatedly been adapted for ‘meanwhile use’ The long-promised additional platforms at East Croydon Station and the clearing of the “Selhurst … Continue reading

Posted in Addiscombe West, Business, Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme, Croydon Council, East Croydon, Housing, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, Nestle Tower, No1 Croydon, Planning, Property, Royal Mail, Segas House, St George's Walk, Transport | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

It’s time to dust off plans to unblock rail’s Selhurst Bottleneck

Among the many items that never warranted even a passing mention in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget last week were significant railway infrastructure schemes, which some economists believe should get support and so help get the economy moving at full steam … Continue reading

Posted in Commuting, Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme, East Croydon, Selhurst, TfL, Transport | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Selhurst homes and businesses face demolition for rail scheme

Thirty-three homes in Selhurst and business premises on a light industrial estate all face demolition, under plans from Network Rail to provide a long-term solution to congestion on the London-to-Brighton mainline. Network Rail’s Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme – or CARS … Continue reading

Posted in Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme, East Croydon, Property, Selhurst, Transport | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments