Tag Archives: New Addington

MP Williamson’s Democracy Roadshow set to roll into Croydon

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

Political editor WALTER CRONXITE reports on how the battle for the heart and soul of the Labour Party is coming to the borough next week One of Jeremy Corbyn’s most loyal supporters in the Parliamentary Labour Party, Chris Williamson MP, … Continue reading →

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Family Nature Walk, Hutchinson’s Bank, Sep 15

Posted on September 5, 2018 by
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Scott to appear in Fieldway to tell public what’s good for them

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

The council’s notification of a residents’ ‘consultation’ in New Addington is so late and low-key, it’s almost as if they don’t want anyone to attend. BARRATT HOLMES, our construction correspondent, reports So this is how public consultation works, Croydon-style. The … Continue reading →

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New Addington teen’s tragedy prompts Parliament visit

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

The story of a Croydon teenager, working hard in a zero hours job, but mired in fines, mounting debts and interest payments, whose desperate situation ultimately saw him take his own life, will be featured in an emotionally charged docu-drama … Continue reading →

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Mischief Makers summer reading challenge, Jul 14- Sep 15

Posted on July 14, 2018 by
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Angry complaints force U-turn over leisure centre charges

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

The council’s ‘Better’ leisure centres have been forced to abandon plans to charge the carers of disabled people for use of the facilities. But those on low incomes are still expected to pay £28.50 for a membership scheme they probably … Continue reading →

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Croydon pools to offer free summer swimming for under-16s

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Youngsters aged 16 and under can use swimming pools at five Croydon leisure centres for free this summer.

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