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After a six-year wait, public get to question Croydon policing

Croydon residents have an opportunity to take part in an historic and important event later this month – one of the first public meetings of the Croydon Safer Neighbourhood Board to be held for six years. There’s supposed to be … Continue reading

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BME Forum calls for volunteers to help Jamaica relief efforts

The Croydon BME Forum is appealing for volunteers to assist with its efforts as it co-ordinates the local response to the humanitarian crisis in Jamaica following Hurricane Meilssa. It has been confirmed that 28 people died in Jamaica following one … Continue reading

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Council facing High Court challenge over ‘No Access Croydon’

CROYDON IN CRISIS: The Public Interest Law Centre is bringing a Judicial Review against the council claiming it is failing to meet its statutory responsibilities and is acting in a discriminatory manner EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Tory Mayor Jason Perry … Continue reading

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Perry repeats lie as he calls meeting over No Access Croydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Delayed replies, giving short-notice of an appointment and a divide-and-rule approach betray Mayor’s struggle to justify the closure of the authority’s public area, as librarians are now providing advice to the homeless. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Jason … Continue reading

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No Access Croydon: 30 voluntary groups demand reopening

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Mayor Jason Perry and CEO Katherine Kerswell’s decision to make access to the council’s offices appointment-only may be in breach of the council’s legal responsibilities EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Letters have landed on the desks of Mayor … Continue reading

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Council’s ‘totally unacceptable’ BHM effort is off to late start

Croydon’s Tory-controlled council’s miserable efforts to reflect and celebrate Black History Month have been branded “totally unacceptable” and “woeful”, with no publicity or materials distributed to what is left of the borough’s public libraries. The council’s propaganda bunker swung into … Continue reading

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Free energy bills advice service at Croydon BME Forum

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Someone to talk to, Croydon BME Forum’s Wellness Centre

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Croydon Cancer Conference 2024, Wellesley Road, July 3

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Questions, questions: General Election hustings dates (so far)

If you have a question to put to an election candidate, or to a political party which is seeking your vote in Croydon, here’s a way you can try to get some answers Hustings used to be the way for … Continue reading

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BME Forum joins £500,000 3-year project with cancer charity

Using more than half a million pounds, Macmillan Cancer Support has joined with Croydon BME Forum to form a three-year partnership to address health inequalities. The project is in response to the poorer cancer experiences and outcomes that people from … Continue reading

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BME Forum and NHS Health Day, Fairfield Halls, Mar 12

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Time To Talk Day, Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space, Feb 1

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BME Forum online Bowel Cancer Awareness Talk, Oct 25

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TfL suspended all ticket inspections after black mum’s arrest

EXCLUSIVE: It was ‘off the buses’ for London’s ticket inspectors for a week after the flashpoint when a black mum was handcuffed in front of her child on Whitehorse Road, while the police watchdog is appealling for witnesses Transport for … Continue reading

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Watchdog to answer public questions over policing incidents

Senior officials from the IOPC – the Independent Office for Police Conduct – will be answering public questions at an open meeting in Croydon this Friday. The Metropolitan Police in Croydon is subject to two high-profile IOPC investigations: one into … Continue reading

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Health Awareness Day, Socco Cheta, South Norwood, Aug 31

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Mobile Phone Boot Camp, Whitgift Centre, Jul 15

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BME Forum Wellbeing Workshops, Whitgift Centre, Jul 13-27

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Grief Therapy Zoom session with Laura Pusey, Jun 30

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Self-care Tool Kit session, Whitgift Wellness Centre, Jun 29

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BME Forum National Writing Day event, Jun 23

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Volunteers needed for BME Forum’s shopping bus project

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Tea & Tech: GP appointments, Whitgift Centre, Jan 20

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Depression and anxiety in BME communities, Jan 17 & 24

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