Tag Archives: Del Boy

Councillors given free pick of Taberner’s unwanted furniture

Posted on July 19, 2013 by insidecroydon

‘Ere, Rodney. Fancy a new tear-shaped sofa for Nelson Mandela House? The spectre of Del Boy stalks Croydon Council every day. After forking out £3 million on furnishings for its new offices because its existing chairs and desks just would … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times II: Hoar’s £300 “health and safety” tax

Posted on February 10, 2013 by insidecroydon

#thatissocroydon BBC London reporter Angela Walker yesterday nailed Croydon Councillor Simon Hoar over proposals to charge shop-owners and other small businesses a £300 stealth tax over five years for placing boards and banners on the pavement. According to Hoar, looking … Continue reading →

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