Parents call for Croydon Council to improve road safety along dangerous road
Parents have said “everything is stacked against pedestrians” when crossing a dangerous Croydon road on the way to their children’s nurseries. Parents have called…
Croydon subway which was strewn with bottles of urine and fire damaged is permanently shut
Croydon Council has announced it will permanently close a subway near East Croydon station after it became an anti-social behaviour hotspot. The 60s-built subway…
Locals rally to save library from closure as Croydon Council rules out supporting volunteer service
Residents have called for Croydon Council to reconsider plans to close Shirley Library, claiming it would receive more footfall if it was open more…
What matters to New Addington voters?
Residents in a ‘forgotten’ neighbourhood on the fringes of Croydon say they fear walking in the area due to crime, and things are being…
Croydon Council has reportedly placed homeless people in Charlton pub
Homeless people in South London have reportedly been given emergency accommodation at an abandoned pub in Charlton where a cannabis factory was found by…
Norbury residents fear the loss of their last remaining bank would lead to the “further decline” of their high street
Residents of Norbury are desperate to stop the proposed closure of their NatWest branch. The possible closure would leave the area without a single…
Teachers gather with bereaved parents of young knife crime victims to call for greater action
Families including that of Elianne Andam have called on national and local government to “speed up” the ban on zombie knives, machetes and swords,…
Concerns raised over an “abysmal” level of service on London’s tram network
Concerns have been raised at City Hall over an “abysmal” level of service on London’s tram network in recent weeks. A combination of strike…
Council commits to removing ‘dangerous’ safety wands along controversial cycle lane as emergency services express concern
A controversial cycle lane revealed to endanger cyclists and motorists alike is to be ‘fixed’ and made permanent. This comes following an “experimentation” period,…
Council announce six new school streets could close during drop-off and pick-up scheme
Six Croydon Street could close during busy drop-off and pick-up times if council plans are approved. Among the streets listed is a side road…
Croydon-born Stormzy launches brand new multi-use community centre in Selhurst
Stormzy has opened a new football centre in Croydon, close to where he grew up, and it’s also fitted out with a recording studio…
