Tag Archives: London

‘Disgusted’ councillor accuses Brake’s LibDems of ‘cult’ status

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

Our Sutton reporter, BELLE MONT, on the latest break in the ranks in what was once a LibDem single-party state The barely disguised tensions within the Sutton Liberal Democrats were exposed during the General Election campaign, when one of their … Continue reading →

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More than one Tory politician to blame for austerity

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Inside Croydon’s editor, STEVEN DOWNES, puts forward a view that may surprise many It’s time to lay off Gavin Barwell. Not because of the sly and underhand way he often conducted himself when a Tory MP for Croydon … Continue reading →

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‘Right to Buy is an organised high-yield industry’

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

“Artwashing”. “Estate regeneration”. “Gentrification”. Profit. All words which have been used, accusingly, against other London local authorities, Labour- and Tory-run, and which are increasingly being used to describe aspects of Croydon’s plans. SIMON ELMER is a leading figure in ASH, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brick by Brick, Croydon Council, Housing, London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues, Planning | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Barwell under pressure over failure to review fire safety

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Gavin Barwell, a week after losing one job, is already under pressure in his new post, as more difficult questions are being asked why he did not fulfil a promise he made, when housing minister, to act over a fire … Continue reading →

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VOTE 2017: Live coverage of Croydon’s General Election

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

INSIDE CROYDON is throwing more resources at covering election night than ever before, with staff and stringers at six different counts across south London. We will be reporting live through the night on the General Election results in Croydon – … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 General Election, Chris Philp MP, Croydon Central, Croydon North, Croydon South, Gavin Barwell, Sarah Jones MP, Steve Reed MP | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Sadiq Khan: ‘This is our city. We will never let the cowards win’

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

There will be a vigil at Potters Fields Park, close to City Hall between Tower Bridge and London Bridge, from 6pm today to honour the victims of Saturday’s terrorist attack. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, invites all Londoners – … Continue reading →

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Viridor panel refuses grants to Beddington community groups

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

A £1million ‘hush fund’ announced for community groups by incinerator operators is being used to try to subdue local opposition, according to one activist. BELLE MONT reports Viridor, which has a £1billion public contract to operate the incinerator at Beddington … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Community associations, Croydon Council, Environment, Nick Mattey, Refuse collection, Sutton Council, Tom Brake MP, Waste incinerator, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments