Tag Archives: Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Waddon roads go to RAAC and ruin with test centre at Hilton

Posted on October 21, 2024 by insidecroydon

Croydon has surely landed yet another (dubious) “first”: the world’s only Hilton Hotel with a driver testing centre attached. There’s been a noticeable increase in learner driver traffic in and around the Waddon estate lately, after the government agency moved … Continue reading →

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RAAC and ruins: Link school discovers dangerous concrete

Posted on September 6, 2023 by insidecroydon

Another local special school is shut down over concerns about ‘crumbling’ concrete used in its buildings. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent The Link Secondary School on Croydon Road is the latest to be affected by concerns over RAAC, the lightweight … Continue reading →

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Two Croydon schools forced to close over crumbling concrete

Posted on September 5, 2023 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Council’s Tory leadership accused of ‘deceiving’ parents with statement issued last week on the state of the borough’s schools. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Despite assurances issued by the council, at least two Croydon schools will not be … Continue reading →

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Croydon schools given all-clear over ‘crumbling’ concrete fears

Posted on September 1, 2023 by insidecroydon

Our education correspondent, GENE BRODIE, on a reassurance offered from the Town Hall Croydon youngsters, many of whom might be looking forward with excitement to their first day at a new school next week can, after all, spend the weekend … Continue reading →

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