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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Fines issued after disabled bay painted around car

A disabled bay was painted around a legally parked car while the owner was on holiday, resulting in four parking tickets that were later cancelled.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Families 'blindsided' by speech therapy changes

Daniela Sponder, whose five-year-old son Luca has a speech delay, said even his school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) coordinator was "blindsided" by the decision. Ms Sponder added: "She was mortified that she hadn't been made aware by the council. "The SEND coordinator is our go-to person." Another parent, Amy Jones, was also taken by surprise to find her eight-year-old son Harry's SALT had been abruptly cut, despite being a legal entitlement under his EHCP.
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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I worry about mould affecting my family's lungs'

A council-owned home in Purley has persistent mould for five years, causing health problems, ruined possessions, and only temporary cleaning responses from the council.
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UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Vandals destroy cricket pitch in south London sparking outrage from locals

Vandals destroyed the cricket pitch at Norbury Park in Croydon, leaving it unusable and prompting council, police and community outrage.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Library books dumped on pavement 'unacceptable'

Hundreds of books were improperly discarded outside a closed library in Croydon, prompting mayoral apologies and commitments to address the situation.
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London
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 months ago

Thornton Heath property gets closure order after 'prostitution' and 'violence' claims

Croydon Council enforces a closure order due to serious antisocial behaviour at a tenant's property, excluding the tenant for three months.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
6 months ago

Petitions launched as Croydon council plans to scrap school lollypop crossing patrols

"The decision, described as penny-pinching by local councillors, prioritises budget cuts over the safety of our children, affecting six school sites across Croydon."
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#planning-applications
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
7 months ago
Renovation

New residential developments among other applications proposed across Croydon

Croydon Council is receiving various planning applications aimed at improving residential areas through new flats and home extensions.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
7 months ago
Renovation

Mixed-use Coulsdon flats and Thornton Heath children's home among new plans

Croydon Council is reviewing diverse planning applications, including a children's home and mixed-use developments, showcasing ongoing urban development activities.
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