Tag Archives: Charlie King

Passenger group concerned over Surrey’s cuts to bus routes

Posted on January 6, 2023 by insidecroydon

A public transport group representing passengers in Croydon, Sutton and Surrey has warned against widespread cuts to bus services implied in a consultation conducted by Surrey County Council. Surrey CC failed to consult the East Surrey Transport Committee directly, and … Continue reading →

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Coulsdon ‘dismayed’ at Barclays plan to close last bank in town

Posted on July 9, 2022 by insidecroydon

Coulsdon residents are “dismayed” and “disappointed”, after Barclays announced its intention to close its branch on Brighton Road, the last remaining bank in the town. With NatWest and Lloyds already long gone, it would leave business owners and residents in … Continue reading →

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Let there be lights! Coulsdon traders defy Grinch Creatura

Posted on November 17, 2021 by insidecroydon

A small group of Coulsdon business people, backed by the dynamic help of the chair of a local residents’ association, have defied their Tory councillors by having a whip-round and organising Christmas lights for the town in barely 48 hours. … Continue reading →

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The Bourne Legacy: plaques walk that charts Coulsdon history

Posted on June 2, 2020 by insidecroydon

A local history society has pulled together a special walk that links a series of sites of interest in and around Coulsdon and Old Coulsdon. The Bourne Society has 23 blue plaques on display around the area, and their walk … Continue reading →

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Residents give backing to Brick by Brick’s Coulsdon schemes

Posted on February 14, 2018 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: One Coulsdon residents’ association is supporting developments proposed by Brick by Brick, the council-owned house-builders. CHARLIE KING explains why East Coulsdon Residents’ Association will be supporting the four, linked Brick by Brick developments in Coulsdon because, unlike previous … Continue reading →

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Disability groups never consulted over latest Watson whim

Posted on December 31, 2017 by insidecroydon

Members of two bodies which seek to represent the interests and needs of Croydon’s disabled and elderly – one of which is organised by the council itself – have confirmed that there was no consultation held with them before Croydon … Continue reading →

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Coulsdon residents call for urgent action on Cane Hill traffic

Posted on June 7, 2016 by insidecroydon

WALTER CRONXITE reports on a long-running planning saga which has seen Tory and Labour councillors indulging in political points-scoring rather than delivering solutions for local people and businesses The angry and frustrated residents of Coulsdon have called on borough councillors … Continue reading →

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Coulsdon commuters offered reduced services by Southern

Posted on October 9, 2015 by insidecroydon

When the Tannoy system at Coulsdon Town station next announces “Mind The Gap”, they won’t be referring to the distance between platform and train carriage, but the length of time until the next timetabled service on the line. The residents … Continue reading →

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