New free school to open in Merton in 2027 providing borough with much-needed SEND places
Merton is set to get 120 new school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities in a phased plan that would see…
Croydon Colleges bounce back with ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Croydon College has raised its Ofsted rating from Inadequate to Good less than two years after inspectors raised concerns about teaching, behaviour and safeguarding.…
How one Croydon resident turned his life around after surviving homelessness and the tram crash
A survivor of the Croydon tram crash gambled away all the compensation money he was given as he battled survivors’ guilt and PTSD from…
Council gives planning permission for new NHS site and 199 homes, but only 20 are to be affordable
The construction of 199 new homes and new NHS facilities has been approved by Croydon Council. The location on Dingwall Road, which previously housed…
Council accused of ‘showing contempt for democracy’ after shutting down debate on contentious local incinerator
Sutton’s Lib Dem Council has been accused of ‘showing contempt for democracy’ after it shut down debate over a contentious local incinerator plant during…
Single mother of two says “I don’t think we can take it anymore” after having to move to three different temporary accommodation properties in a month
A single mother of two who has been in temporary accommodation for 13 years believes her children are suffering from a lack of safe…
Residents finally rehoused ahead of Selhurst Park redevelopment but concerns for those still living next to new stadium
This summer Crystal Palace fans celebrated 100 years of football at their Selhurst Park stadium. Unlike many other grounds in the Premier League, Selhurst…
Council says four libraries will stay open as community hubs – but residents fear lack of council support will leave them worse off
Croydon Council has said it has no plans to sell off four libraries that it will be withdrawing its funding for later this year,…
Plans to build 8000 seater tennis court given go-ahead by Deputy Mayor of London
Plans to build an 8,000 seater stadium and 38 grass courts have been given the go-ahead by the Deputy Mayor of London. The decision,…
Croydon Council says it intends to close four libraries
Four libraries across Croydon borough are set to close to save cash. Croydon Council said the closures will allow them to increase the opening…
Croydon’s ‘versatility’ makes it a hit in the world of film and TV
Croydon’s cultural capital has long been a source of pride for the South London borough, but now those involved in promoting it as a…
Residents fear eight years of disruption caused by Wimbledon Tennis expansion plans
“We’re not anti-tennis.” To anyone who has interacted with the Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) campaign, this will not be the first time you have…
