Tag Archives: Operation Black Vote

‘The Stormzy Effect’: Local hero is awarded Cambridge degree

Posted on June 25, 2025 by insidecroydon

South Norwood’s local hero, world-famous rap star and football club-owner Stormzy, received an honorary degree from the University of Cambridge last night. The award has been made in recognition of his philanthropic work in assisting black youngsters to study at … Continue reading →

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Britain’s biggest ever survey wants your views on covid crisis

Posted on June 19, 2021 by insidecroydon

The first and largest survey of its kind in Britain to document the impact of covid-19 and the lockdowns on the lives of 17,000 ethnic and religious minority people wants your input – but you need to participate soon, as … Continue reading →

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Sign up now for OBV’s civic leadership programme

Posted on October 25, 2017 by insidecroydon

Operation Black Vote and Croydon Council are inviting applications for the Gee Bernard Civic Leadership Programme. This is designed to encourage people from black and minority ethnic communities to get more involved in civic and political leadership. You will have … Continue reading →

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Fisher fears defections to UKIP and bans “musical chairs”

Posted on July 15, 2013 by insidecroydon

While contractors were moving in £3 million-worth of new furniture to Croydon Council’s palatial new offices over the past week, Mike Fisher, the leader of the Conservative-run council behind the building of the £140 million edifice to local authority vanity, … Continue reading →

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