Following Croydon’s resounding vote for change in the way things are run, the borough’s political parties are now looking at who could be the council’s new mayor. Last week Croydon voted to create a new mayor who will be directly elected by local voters. Croydon – South London News …
This week Croydon residents will head to the polls to vote on whether to change the way big decisions are made in the borough. The vote on whether Croydon should have a directly elected mayor will take place on Thursday (October 7). Croydon – South London News …
A grandmother’s coffin has been shattered and one of her murdered grandchildren’s remains allegedly lost by a funeral firm. The incident has heaped misery upon Mary Adekoya, who had hoped to unite her mum, Judith, and her tragic children in one grave at South London Crematorium in Streatham Vale. Croydon – South London News …
Suleman Raza, who owns the Spice Village chain of Spice Village in south and west London and the Grand Sapphire Hotel and Events venue in Croydon, has received a special Local Community Hero award, at a ceremony at the House of Lords, on 7th September. Croydon – South London News …
Motorists in Crystal Palace will have to show a utility bill to drive into their own street as Wireless Festival descends on the area. A total of 20 roads will be closed off this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (September 10-12). But residents can only drive to their own homes by showing a utility bill – or another document with their name and address on. Croydon – South London News …
A Croydon local is concerned that less grass cutting is putting people off from using the borough’s parks and greens. Philip Brannon walks around Woodside Green everyday and over the past few months has watched the grass get longer and longer. Croydon – South London News …
A group of residents in Upper Norwood are determined to use a 100-year-old deed clause to fight a development in their street. More than 100 people gathered at Downsview Methodist Church in Upper Norwood to discuss a plan for legal action against a developer. Croydon – South London News …
The long-awaited regeneration of Croydon town centre will not see the huge Westfield shopping centre built – as originally planned. Now plans to help the borough’s main shopping district bounce back from the pandemic are being put in motion. Croydon – South London News …
Motorists without a permit can be slapped with a £130 fine for driving through Parsons Mead – dropped to £65 if paid within 14 days. Croydon – South London News …
The Croydon tram crash death inquest has seen a jury return a verdict of accident. The ruling comes more than four years since the tram derailed at Sandilands Junction on November 9, 2016. Croydon – South London News …