Tag Archives: Martin Tempia

Crystal Palace Park Trust hires head of Horniman as new CEO

Posted on May 20, 2024 by insidecroydon

The Crystal Palace Park Trust has appointed as its new chief executive Victoria Pinnington, who currently heads up the world-acclaimed Horniman Museum and Gardens. Pinnington will take up the new post next month, taking over from Val Shawcross, who has … Continue reading →

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Crystal Palace Park Trust CEO leaves weeks ahead of handover

Posted on June 9, 2023 by insidecroydon

Bill LoSasso, the chief exec of the Crystal Palace Park Trust for less than two years, has announced he is to step down from the role, just weeks before the handover from Bromley Council is due to be finally completed. … Continue reading →

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Crystal Palace Park Trust’s handover date set for September 15

Posted on May 19, 2023 by insidecroydon

Crystal Palace Park Trust will take on a 125-year lease for the management of the Grade II-listed park on September 15, it has been agreed with Bromley Council. Announcing the transfer date – which will be five months later than … Continue reading →

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Trust’s 12-month countdown to people’s takeover of park

Posted on April 5, 2022 by insidecroydon

Bromley Council wants to hand over control of the historic Crystal Palace Park to a people’s trust by April 2023. The park has been seen as a “problem” for Bromley ever since they were “gifted” the responsibility for it when … Continue reading →

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Shawcross steps up as Crystal Palace Park looks to the future

Posted on January 25, 2021 by insidecroydon

It has been a momentous week for the upkeep and improvement of one of the capital’s under-appreciated gems, writes MARTIN TEMPIA When a former head of planning at the London Borough of Bromley described Crystal Palace Park as the “unloved … Continue reading →

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Palace revolution as Bromley hands park to community

Posted on June 25, 2015 by insidecroydon

Bromley Council has agreed to hand over the management and governance of Crystal Palace Park to a community-led trust. The decision has been described as “one of the most important decisions in 30 years”.

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