Business

Council to allow 30 minutes' free parking in district centres

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Traders and shoppers in district centres across the borough are to get a boost from the introduction of 30 minutes' free on street parking.

The council is also planning to freeze charges for the first two hours in other parking bays and in council-run surface car parks...

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Croydon businesses must "take advantage of Gatwick expansion"

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Croydon must be ready to pounce on new business opportunities offered by Gatwick Airport, says the borough's regeneration boss. Councillor Steve...

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Beanos record store reopens today as indoor market

NEW STUFF: David Lashmar outside the indoor market

Friday, January 29, 2010

The town centre's most innovative retail venture for years opens its doors to the public today (Friday). STUFF, which rises from the ashes of renowned...

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Kenley decorating firm scoops string of awards for its "quality" service

DEDICATED TO DECORATING: Left to right, owner Ivor Macklin, with his Quality Decor staff Robert Dul, Lee Bennett, and Wendy Macklin Photo No: CCRdf180110c02 by Danny Fitzpatrick

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

A Kenley firm that has dedicated 26 years to quality work and customer service has scooped the title of decorator of the year. Quality Decor, based in...

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Demand for probe into £30m job fund that "was supposed to help deprived areas"

WASTED OPPORTUNITY: Labour leader Tony Newman has asked for an investigation in the council's use of LEGI money Photo No: CCRst120110b <I/>
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A multi-million pound project to create jobs in the borough's poorest areas has "delivered very little" for New Addington. Labour leader, Councillor...

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Fight on to keep 150 Land Registry jobs in the borough

UP FOR SALE: The Land Registry building in Croydon could be sold off if job losses go ahead

Monday, January 18, 2010

A union is stepping up its campaign to save 150 jobs at the Land Registry in Croydon by drawing up an alternative to the Government's strategy. The...

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Traders call for cash to give St George's Walk a revamp

NEW YEAR HOPES: Jackie Ravate wants to see St George's Walk brightened up to help attract customers to her new business Photo No: CCRMP30120915 by On Demand Media

Sunday, January 10, 2010

New businesses in Croydon's most run down shopping parade are calling for a share of a £52,000 Government grant so their centre can have a...

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Persistent job-seeker finally lands job after two-year search

BACK IN WORK: Fiona McLean has spent more than two years looking for a job

Saturday, January 02, 2010

One persevering job-seeker is finally back in work - after two-and-a-half years of unemployment. Fiona McLean has been hunting for work since March...

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