Tag Archives: Sanderstead Library

Under-threat libraries missing from council’s re-opening plans

Posted on April 9, 2021 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council this morning released details of its phased re-opening of some of the borough’s public libraries – but with no immediate plans for three of the buildings which it has listed for permanent closure in its recent consultation. Broad … Continue reading →

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Libraries are our long-term investment. Don’t squander it

Posted on March 4, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: On World Book Day, RICHARD PACITTI outlines why closing any of the borough’s libraries is a very bad idea Think of an ideal public service. It would be one that was accessible to all members of the … Continue reading →

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South Norwood library needs £900,000 more to be fit to open

Posted on January 15, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Mounting repair bills has seen the bankrupt council earmark five public libraries for possible closure. But they are not saying how much they might make if they sell the properties. Our political editor, WALTER CRONXITE, reports More … Continue reading →

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BxB-built library which has never opened is now to be closed

Posted on December 2, 2020 by insidecroydon

The story of South Norwood Library is just the latest example of how thoroughly screwed-up and costly the council’s relationship with its loss-making house-builders has become. GENE BRODIE, our bookish gyms correspondent, reports This could only happen in Croydon. The … Continue reading →

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Library closures: Lewis forced to issue statement on plans

Posted on June 9, 2019 by insidecroydon

The Labour cabinet member who told the scrutiny committee that he ‘absolutely’ has plans to build more flats on the borough’s public libraries now says the council ‘currently’ has no plans to close libraries. Our bookish gyms correspondent, GENE BRODIE, … Continue reading →

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Sanderstead Library poetry competition, deadline Apr 13

Posted on February 19, 2019 by insidecroydon
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Sanderstead Library talk offers well-Rounded view of Army

Posted on November 14, 2015 by insidecroydon

Michael Round, the former head of Haling Manor School, is giving a talk at Sanderstead Library on Tuesday, November 17, entitled “The Bird of Time”, taken from the title of his latest book, about his life in the Army and … Continue reading →

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