Cabinet minister Dr John Reid praised New Addington's community spirit when he visited the launch of an exhibition featuring plans to redevelop the area last Friday. Dr Reid attended the official opening of a public consultation to decide which of two
Planning permission for a proposed Purley housing development where dozens of trees were killed has been refused. The Croydon Guardian last month reported how 55 trees were "ring-barked" before planning permission had been granted. However, despite
The council leader has branded suggestions that Croydon Council should move away from ethical investing to make more money for its pension fund an "outrage". Councillor Tony Newman said the council has no intention of abandoning its 10-year-old policy
Outer London congestion charges are undoubtedly several years away but when they do arrive we may be sure that the smell of additional money will mean that our local council will ensure Croydon will be in the forefront of any pilot scheme (Coming soon
In the past few weeks Ikea has come in for a great deal of criticism over its decision to "evict" a popular florist from his pitch outside its Croydon store (Popular florist told to vacate his Ikea pitch, Croydon Guardian, February 15). I thought that
I think it is a very good idea to have a national DNA register (Sally Anne's mum calls for controversial DNA register, Croydon Guardian, February 8). That way if something ugly happens I can be eliminated from police enquiries. No longer will the finger
Last week's Croydon Guardian contained an exclusive report on allegations against the managers of housing benefit and one-stop reception at the Taberner House (Council staff suspended over tax fraud allegations, Croydon Guardian, March 1). Your paper
A carefully crafted jiffy bag (14x11 with gussets and sturdy handles) has been pushed through my letter box. A tag on it showed drawings of a can, a book and a bottle cutely pleading, Take me to your recycling centre.' The bag was embroidered in tasteful
I am in negotiation with a local publisher for a book that features excerpts from the diaries, journals and letters of Surrey residents. The book will feature a chapter for each month of the year and each chapter is made up of the excerpts and these
