Tag Archives: Riesco

Ruskin Square could include theatre if council refunds £3m

Croydon could get a purpose-built, modern 200-seat studio theatre to replace the much-lamented Warehouse Theatre, provided that the council re-allocates a £3 million grant originally intended for the purpose by private developers Stanhope. The news comes as the now Labour-run … Continue reading

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Does Town Hall’s missing link point to another public sell-off?

Might Croydon’s Grade II-Listed Town Hall be the next public asset which the borough’s Conservative administration wants to flog-off? Rumours have been circulating Katharine Street since the virtual closure of the Clocktower arts complex nearly three years ago. The talk … Continue reading

Posted in Bromley Council, Croydon Central, Croydon Council, David Lean Cinema Campaign, Environment, Fairfield, Fairfield Halls, Gardening, History, Housing, Planning, Property, Restaurants, Riesco Collection, Taberner House, URV | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Croydon Ecology Centre open weekend: June 8-9

The Croydon Ecology Centre at Heathfield House is staging its summer open weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9. Open from 11am to 5pm both days, entry is free. At 3pm each day, there is a guided tour of the … Continue reading

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