Tag Archives: East Croydon station

#SavetheGlam: Addiscombe pub’s in the last chance saloon

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Addiscombe councillors have organised a meeting for next Monday to discuss how locals can save their local: The Glamorgan pub on Cherry Orchard Road. Residents and councillors want to consider getting the building declared as an Asset of Community Value … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe, East Croydon, Property, Pubs, Sean Fitzsimons | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Southern Rail’s £13.4m fine is ‘less than a slap on the wrist’

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Transport correspondent JEREMY CLACKSON reports on the latest shameful piece of Tory mismanagement of commuter rail links Chris Grayling today maintained the Conservative Government’s absurd charade over the scandalous levels of poor service on the south London commuter rail network, … Continue reading →

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Latest Addiscombe road changes are heading only one way

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

Croydon Council officials’ ability to set neighbour against neighbour plumbed new depths this week at the Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting held at the Town Hall. On the agenda was the council officers’ proposal to make Canning Road and Addiscombe … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe, Addiscombe and Shirley Park RA, Addiscombe Residents Association, Community associations, ECCO, HOME, Mark Watson, Patricia Hay-Justice, Sean Fitzsimons, TACRA | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

#SouthernFail The Musical makes a song and dance over trains

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

The appalling poor service suffered by commuters who have to use Southern Rail is about to be turned into a stage musical. Reporting by JEREMY CLACKSON, transport correspondent, and BELLA BARTOCK, arts editor The possible musical numbers that could be … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Comedy, Commuting, East Croydon, Music, Transport | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Tories withhold ‘dynamite’ report on commuter rail crisis

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

Transport correspondent JEREMY CLACKSON on how the Tories have suppressed a highly critical report on the failures of their government over the commuter chaos on Southern, and why some of the report’s recommendations may already have been implemented Just like … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 General Election, Chris Philp MP, Commuting, Croydon South, East Croydon, TfL, Transport | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

East Croydon road closures planned for bank holiday weekend

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

If you were planning to go somewhere in Croydon by car next weekend, the Whitsun bank holiday, or the following half-term week, then you might have to plan your route very carefully. Cherry Orchard Road and Addiscombe Grove (northbound) are … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe, Croydon Council, East Croydon, Menta Tower, Parking, Property, Waddon | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

East Croydon community plants tree to remember Joan Pick

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

East Croydon Community Organisation will be staging a tree-planting ceremony next Wednesday, May 24. The tree is being planted in memory of Joan Pick, a tenacious and dedicated campaigner for sustainable economic policies and one who gave outstanding service to … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe, Community associations, East Croydon, ECCO | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment