Tag Archives: City of London Corporation

Coulsdon Fox hunt as pub company makes a dash for Surrey

Is Croydon’s reputation now so bad that businesses that have been based here for many years don’t want to be associated with the borough? The ‘relocating’ of one old pub, being run by a ‘Mayor of Croydon’, could cause ULEZ … Continue reading

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South London’s commons people win international award

The City of London Corporation has won the World Urban Parks Legacy Award for 2024 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the preservation, management and enhancement of London’s urban green spaces. It is the first collective city Legacy Award, … Continue reading

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Join us and Croydon Ramblers for 5-mile tour of New Hill

Inside Croydon is delighted to announce that it is joining forces with the local branch of the Ramblers’ Association to take part in an invigorating amble around New Hill, Driftway and Netherne. The walk on Sunday, November 12 (which this … Continue reading

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Coulsdon’s precious commons maintain their Green Flag status

City Commons, the Corporation of London team which manages the open spaces at Farthing Downs, Riddlesdown, Kenley Common and Coulsdon Common, have been successful in maintaining their important Green Flag and Green Heritage award status. The scheme is an international … Continue reading

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Area of outstanding natural beauty could include… Croydon

Proposals are out for consultation to extend the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty by almost 25,000 acres – and include Happy Valley and Farthing Downs in Croydon. AONBs represent some of England’s most treasured landscapes, whose unique qualities … Continue reading

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Magnificent seven: City Commons celebrate Green Flag awards

Coulsdon Common, Kenley Common, Farthing Downs and Riddlesdown are among seven open space areas in and around Croydon that are managed by the City of London Corporation and which have won Green Flag status again this year. The City Commons … Continue reading

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Where Are They Now (pt94): The Hon Emily Wedgwood Benn

Undeterred by her failure as a councillor in Croydon, Tony Benn’s granddaughter is seeking elected office once again. The Hon Emily Sophia Wedgwood-Benn is a candidate in elections being held in the City of London later this month. The former … Continue reading

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Farthing Downs dormice highlight of ranger’s talk

The Friends of Farthing Downs hold a meeting at Coulsdon Library on Wednesday evening from 7.15 to hear from Dominic North, the ranger who looks after Happy Valley. Part of the ranger’s talk will detail his work supervising a rare … Continue reading

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