Tag Archives: Upper Norwood Library

MP Barwell: Croydon’s libraries are safe. For now

Posted on January 2, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s libraries are safe from closure, at least for now, if Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell is to be believed. Barwell dismissed Inside Croydon‘s report at the weekend, which published a letter from Lambeth councillor Florence Nosegbe that stated that … Continue reading →

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Council defies public and goes ahead with library closures

Posted on December 31, 2011 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council is to close “several” of the borough’s libraries, according to a letter from a councillor in a neighbouring borough. This apparent determination to close any Croydon libraries comes in spite of overwhelming public opposition to closure plans in … Continue reading →

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Libraries scheme “undemocratic, unwanted and unplanned”

Posted on October 19, 2011 by insidecroydon

With the leadership of the council working against open debate and discussion, even within the chambers of the Town Hall as was witnessed on Monday night, and other elements of the self-serving Croydon Establishment apparently determined to limit freedom of … Continue reading →

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