Tag Archives: Purley

Brokenshire faces court battle over ‘Purley Skyscraper’ ruling

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

A London-based property developer has launched a legal challenge against the decision announced by a Conservative Government minister to block plans to build 220 flats plus community facilities at Purley Cross. The scheme, which includes a 17-story tower block dubbed … Continue reading →

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Purley Scouts Jumble Sale, St Mark’s, Feb 2

Posted on January 13, 2019 by
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Cinema campaign group raised £500 with free screenings

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

Two free screenings over the Christmas period at the Croydon Clocktower’s arthouse movie theatre, the David Lean Cinema, where those attending were encouraged to give their entry price over for charity, raised more than £500 for two local good causes. … Continue reading →

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All change, as TfL consults on two bus routes for Cane Hill

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

Hold very tight please… our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON, has news of more changes to local bus services Transport for London public consultations are a bit like their buses… you wait for ages for one, and then two come along … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland Fair, Purley Oaks Primary, Dec 15

Posted on December 12, 2018 by
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Penthouse floor for Purley ‘skyscraper’ was a poor design

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Coulsdon resident LEWIS WHITE, pictured right, gave evidence at the planning inspector’s inquiry held earlier this year. Here is his take on this week’s controversial ruling on the Purley ‘skyscraper’ The decision of the Secretary of State for … Continue reading →

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Brokenshire blocks planning permission for Purley ‘skyscraper’

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

BARRATT HOLMES, our housing correspondent, on a slap in the face for Croydon’s planners To the “delight” of Croydon Conservatives, James Brokenshire, the Tory Government’s local communities and housing minister, has reversed the decision of council’s planning department, its planning … Continue reading →

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