Author Archives: Phil Reed
Here’s how much each school in Croydon is predicted to gain or lose in budget cuts, according to NUT stats
It is claimed figures by the National Union of Teachers that school in Croydon could lose millions Oasis Academy Shirley Park is projected to lose the most amount of money, according to the NUT’s stats (Image: Grant Melton) There are fears millions of pounds of funding will be stripped away…
Tarsem Flora, September 19 1937 – September 8 2017
Heartwarming tributes paid after one of Purley’s most popular residents dies
Purley residents have paid touching tributes to a well-known and much-loved architect who was part of the local residents’ association for 40 years, after his death. Tarsem Flora, who moved to Croydon in 1974 and led Purley and Woodcote Residents’ Association (PWRA) for 17 years between 1998 and 2015, passed…
The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will not be passing through Croydon for the first time in more than 60 years
A veteran car on Brighton Road in Purley in a previous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (Image: Ian Stratton) The iconic London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will not be passing through Croydon for the first time in more than 60 years. The car run, which attracts more than…
Croydon’s green spaces remain protected – have your say on the local plan
The council has called on the local plan inspector to reconsider his recommendation for the borough’s local green spaces. Councillors were disappointed to find it recommended that Local Green Space protection be removed from the local plan, as part of the inspector’s proposed main modifications which are currently being consulted…
Less than a week to go to get your comments in on the Croydon Local Plan!
The closing date for comments on the Croydon Local Plan (CLP) is October 10. The CLP document is extremely long/complex and it has taken an immense amount of work to develop the PWRA response, which has now been submitted to the council. To make it easier for individual residents to…
Former pupils pay touching tributes to ‘firm but fair’ Purley High School for Boys headmaster
Derek Akers taught hundreds of boys during his 20-year stint at the school Ex-pupils who studied at the former Purley High School for Boys have paid heartfelt tributes after the death of Derek Akers, who was headmaster at the school for 20 years. Mr Akers passed away in his sleep…
School run pedestrian zones start
A trial council scheme has begun that temporarily closes traffic-clogged roads during the school run to get people to use cars less. Starting today (Tuesday 5 September) the roads by three primary schools – Heavers Farm and St Chad’s in Selhurst and Woodcote in Coulsdon – are restricted on the morning and afternoon…
Shoppers and businesses to benefit from £200,000 upgrade to Purley car park
Shoppers and businesses in Purley can enjoy improved parking facilities now that Croydon Council’s £200,000 upgrade to the town centre’s multi-storey car park is complete. Two new, upgraded lifts are now working in the 424-space building in Whytecliffe Road South, providing users with step-free access to the town centre. New…