Croydon’s boundary reforms: what you need to know
The 2016 boundary review, tasked with equalising the population in constituencies as far as possible and – controversially – reducing the number of MPs from 650 to 600, has delivered its verdict on...
View ArticleOctober 2016 in brief
Food and drink hub Boxpark opens The shipping container-based development finally opened its doors at the end of October. Featuring more than thirty bars, coffee shops, restaurants and other assorted...
View ArticleIn #GE2017, decisions made in Croydon will matter
If you think you’ve trekked to the postbox or polling station quite enough recently, then I’m sure that you won’t be too happy with Tuesday 18th April’s news that a snap election is upon us. Confirmed...
View ArticleThe Brexit effect on Croydon’s general election
We are where we are. Unfortunately, much of the discussion since the Brexit vote has been diverted into places where we are not. It can be a good place to hide if you don’t like where we are, but...
View ArticleSarah Jones has gained Croydon Central for Labour
After a long night of counting and deliberation, the results came in for Croydon’s three constituencies. Croydon North and Croydon South have been traditionally safe seats for the Labour and...
View ArticleFive years in the life of an extraordinary borough
What a difference half a decade makes. Five years ago, I lived in Coulsdon, was perpetually single, and the idea of Westfield coming to Croydon was little more than a pipe dream. Now, I live in Balham....
View ArticleResidents and politicians respond to cladding charges at Citiscape
The cladding on a residential building in Croydon may not be replaced until the property manager can collect enough money from leaseholder service charges. After Grenfell Tower caught fire, safety...
View ArticleTribunal rules that Citiscape residents are responsible for costs of...
A tribunal has ruled that leaseholders in Citiscape are responsible for paying nearly £500,000 to keep their building safe. By 16th February 2018, eight months after Grenfell Tower caught fire, the...
View ArticleThornton Heath rallies for youth support in Croydon
The church was sweltering in the May heat, but the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting. Dozens of community members stood around their booths, talking with the adults and kids who had given up...
View ArticleWhat can Croydon do for Israel and Palestine?
There is a familiar course of action followed by the British government after escalations of violence in Palestine. First, a ‘neutral’ call that both sides show restraint whilst insisting that Israel...
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