Tag Archives: Lewis White

How my bus ride into Croydon unmasked a growing problem

Posted on October 19, 2020 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: It is against the law to take a ride on public transport without wearing a face mask. But as reader LEWIS WHITE discovered last week, despite 30 TfL bus drivers having died from coronavirus, those rules are hardly … Continue reading →

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Cut the mowing: how to transform your garden for wildlife

Posted on October 7, 2020 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: After surveys this summer reported a decline in butterfly and moth populations across the country, LEWIS WHITE, a retired landscape architect with decades of experience, offers his advice on how to make your garden more wildlife-friendly this autumn … Continue reading →

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There should be no place for nepotism in any local council

Posted on September 17, 2020 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: A former local government official who worked for three London councils from the 1970s until 2016, LEWIS WHITE (right) observed others doing their jobs in housing, engineering, maintenance, finance and in the comms team. And he is increasingly … Continue reading →

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Promising signs of the future for Croydon’s historic Old Town

Posted on March 20, 2019 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: With more than £17million to spend, the council is rolling out plans to spruce up the neglected corner of the Old Town around Croydon Minster. LEWIS WHITE, pictured left, a retired landscape architect, took a Sunday afternoon stroll … Continue reading →

Posted in Broad Green, Croydon Council, Croydon Minster, Croydon parks, Environment, History, Planning, Waddon | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Let’s revive town centre with more trees and youthful vitality

Posted on February 15, 2019 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Retired landscape architect and local resident LEWIS WHITE offers his suggestions for reviving the town centre after nearly a decade of development blight thanks to Westfield, who yesterday announced that they are ‘reviewing’ their £1.4bn flats and shops … Continue reading →

Posted in "Hammersfield", Business, Croydon parks, Environment, Planning, Valley Park, Whitgift Centre | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Penthouse floor for Purley ‘skyscraper’ was a poor design

Posted on December 5, 2018 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Coulsdon resident LEWIS WHITE, pictured right, gave evidence at the planning inspector’s inquiry held earlier this year. Here is his take on this week’s controversial ruling on the Purley ‘skyscraper’ The decision of the Secretary of State for … Continue reading →

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Time for council to listen to Coulsdon on car parking

Posted on February 17, 2016 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: There’s been plenty of grumbling since the council’s “strong leader” (their phrase, not ours), Tony Newman, told the people of Coulsdon to “get on yer bike”. LEWIS WHITE welcomes the re-opening of the Lion Green Road car park, … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Chris Philp MP, Coulsdon, Coulsdon East, Coulsdon West, Coulsdon West Residents' Association, Croydon Council, Croydon South, East Coulsdon Residents' Association, Old Coulsdon Residents' Association, Planning, Tony Newman | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

We need quality homes, not quantity, to avoid ghettoes

Posted on November 5, 2015 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Location. Location. Location. LEWIS WHITE is less concerned about the need to build flats in the redevelopment at College Green, provided they offer enough open spaces and are of the right quality, and not mega-sized tower blocks David … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon College, Croydon Council, Education, Environment, Fairfield, Fairfield Halls, Housing, Planning, Property | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments