Cashier’s vigilance saves pensioner’s life savings
The alertness and compassion of a building society cashier prevented an 86-year-old handing thousands of pounds to heartless conmen. Joyce Boakye-Ansah’s quick thinking has been recognised with the presentation of a certificate of appreciation from [...]
Library survey seeks opinions from non-library users
People who don’t currently use Croydon libraries are being urged by the council to give their views on how they might be encouraged to visit them in the future. A survey and a series of [...]
Photo-copied blue badge costs builder hundreds
A builder’s financial problems were worsened when he was fined for using a photocopy of his father’s disabled parking permit to avoid having to feed the meter while he worked in central Croydon. Adam Mansfield, [...]
Brand new Olympic legacy school celebrates high point
One of London’s newest secondary academies has held a traditional ceremony to bring good luck to the school when it opens in Croydon this September. Oasis Academy Arena is part of the London Olympic Legacy [...]
Council to expand successful trial to tackle fly-tipping
A council drive to keep Croydon shopfronts clear of private business rubbish is to be expanded after a trial period led to more recycling and less fly-tipping. In March, Croydon Council officers imposed a daytime [...]
Council leader sets out a vision for Croydon’s cultural future
Guests at a packed Royal Society of the Arts (RSA) fellowship meeting in Croydon heard the borough’s plans for delivering a cultural renaissance. Amongst many ideas discussed on the night, including ambitious plans by the [...]
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