Tag Archives: South Croydon

None of Croydon’s new school buildings have sprinklers fitted

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Not a single school building constructed or planned in Croydon over the past five years has been fitted with a sprinkler system, despite building regulations going back for a decade having an “expectation” that sprinklers should be included in all … Continue reading →

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Commission draws the line under Newman’s bid for control

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Political editor WALTER CRONXITE on how an effort to shore-up Town Hall power through boundary changes has left Croydon’s Labour leadership even more dependent on Jeremy Corbyn, the party leader many of them tried to oust The Local Government Boundary … Continue reading →

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St Peter’s Primary Summer Fair, South Croydon, Jul 1

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

St Peter’s Primary School is staging its popular Summer Fair this Saturday, July 1, from noon to 3pm at Normanton Road, South Croydon. Visit the school’s parents and staff association’s Facebook page to view the latest Silent Auction items, which … Continue reading →

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Hear a former head teacher’s novel take on history

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

Everyone’s got a book in them, it is said. And in the case of David Matthews, the former head teacher of a Croydon secondary school has gone out and proved that, with his first novel being published later this year. … Continue reading →

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Tenants told to quit weeks before planning permission granted

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

BARRATT HOLMES reports on the latest tacky little twist from Croydon’s Labour-run council in its drive to build more than 500 homes for profit, regardless of the consequences for existing residents Further proof, if any further proof was necessary, that … Continue reading →

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Howard Primary School Summer Fair, South Croydon, Jun 17

Posted on May 14, 2017 by
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Soul Symphony Choir spring concert, South Croydon, Apr 29

Posted on April 26, 2017 by
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