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Coulsdon flats, women boxing, tram troubles – and Council Tax
The latest episode of our Croydon Insider podcast takes a deep delve into the news behind the headlines, as the borough’s residents face another above-inflation increase to their Council Tax, just as Mayor Jason Perry awards himself and senior council … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Council Tax, Croydon Council, Croydon Insider, Gianella A Basile, Inside Croydon, Johnny Dobbyn, Under The Flyover
Tagged Brian Finegan, Brick by Brick, Coulsdon, Council Tax, Croydon, Croydon Trams, Gianella A Basile, Johnny Dobbyn, New Addington, Patreon, Paul Ford, Podcast, The Croydon Insider, The Sweet Science of Bruising, Theatre Workshop Coulsdon
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Now available! Podcast with stories behind Croydon headlines
The latest episode of the Croydon Insider is now available, discussing the stories behind the headlines… The Croydon Insider proudly remains a politician-free zone – so what gets discussed here cuts through the spin and BS that you’ll hear in … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Insider, Housing, Inside Croydon, Under The Flyover
Tagged Addiscombe, Cheryl Fergus-Ferrell, Coulsdon, Croydon Arts Space, Croydon Male Voice Choir, Emma Gardiner, It's A Wonderful Life, Paul Ainscough, Paul Ford, Purley, Purley Pool, South Norwood, South Norwood Community Kitchen, Theatre Workshop Coulsdon, Westfield, Whitgift Centre
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Get down with the Hood and summer adventure in the woods
ALLISON MACKENZIE has been to Coulsdon Manor to revel with the latest version of Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men, and women If you go down to the woods today – you’ll be sure of a big surprise… … Continue reading
Coulsdon show generated festive spirit with food donations
This year’s Christmas show at the Coulsdon Community Centre might have been about tight-wad Scrooge, but it prompted a massive outpouring of generosity and goodwill from locals, who provided a van-load of donations for the Purley Food Hub. Theatre Workshop … Continue reading
Coulsdon theatre group donates to food hub at Christmas
Christmas Eve… A time for joyful anticipation, celebration and goodwill to all! Perhaps not all. To the poor and the hungry in Victorian London, Christmas Day was just another day to struggle through. And for Ebeneezer Scrooge it’s a day … Continue reading
Be prepared? Coulsdon Scout caught in Korean jam(boree)
Tens of thousands of youngsters were put at serious risk by floods, a plague of insects, intense heat and an on-coming tropical storm at the latest World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum. Here, PAUL FORD reports on the wretched experiences suffered … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Community associations, Coulsdon, Scouts and Guides
Tagged Bear Grylls, Coulsdon, Keira Ford, Paul Ford, Seoul, South Korea, World Scout Jamboree
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Coulsdon centre celebrates as council agrees 25-year lease
There are celebrations coming to Coulsdon, after the local community centre was handed a reprieve from a Brick by Brick-inspired demolition order. “The year 2035 will see us celebrate our centenary, but we going to be celebrating this year too, … Continue reading
