Steve Reed tells MPs to reject Croydon environment measures

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Steve Reed has instructed colleagues to vote against environmental protection measures affecting Croydon, prompting criticism from local campaigners. In his new position as housing minister, former environment secretary and Croydon MP Steve Reed is directing

Crystal Palace Park to host festive winter events in Bromley

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As restoration continues at Crystal Palace Park in Bromley, a festive programme including wreath-making, a charity fun run, and an arts fair will draw visitors this winter. A brand-new, dinosaur-themed adventure playground is being built in Bromley’s

Croydon’s 6.6% jobless rate raises economic concerns

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 6.6% unemployment rate ranks among the highest in London, sparking concern over local job creation and post-pandemic economic recovery. There are 1.8million unemployed across the country, which the Office for National Statistics said, outside the covid

Croydon signs Armed forces Covenant on Armistice Day

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has reaffirmed its support for service personnel, veterans, and families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on Armistice Day. At the ceremony in Braithwaite Hall on Tuesday, November 11, Administrative Mayor Jason Perry and Major

Duxbury wins ‘customer champion’ title at Croydon awards

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Duxbury was honoured as ‘Customer Champion’ at the Croydon Energy Awards, recognising the company’s outstanding commitment to customer service. This week, Connie Duxbury, the original CEO of Croydon Community Energy and sometimes a guest on our Croydon

Croydon awarded £750,000 for community arts projects

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon has been granted £750,000 to support a new community-led arts and culture programme aimed at boosting creativity and local engagement. Funding for Croydon Council’s” Creative People and Places” action has increased significantly.  The purpose of the

Croydon flyover declared in need of major refurbishment

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London engineers have confirmed the 60-year-old Croydon Flyover requires urgent refurbishment following detailed safety inspections. This week, a portion of the Wandle Road surface parking lot beneath the Flyover has been blocked while surveying is

Croydon cyclist fights for life after Coulsdon crash

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon man is in critical condition after being struck while cycling on Ditches Lane, Coulsdon, around dusk on Monday, prompting a police investigation. Witnesses are needed, according to the Metropolitan Police.  Substantiations are demanded, according to

Expert warns Croydon SALT delays harm children socially

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Delays in Croydon’s speech and language therapy services risk children’s social withdrawal, experts warn, as parents criticise poor council communication. It comes after an exclusive report published by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) last month that

Croydon marks nine years since tram derailment

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon will commemorate the ninth anniversary of the 2016 tram derailment with a civic ceremony honouring the victims and their families. Croydon will come together to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Sandilands wagonette derailment

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