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Not even serious issue of Croydon healthcare can unite councillors

HAVING FUN? Jason Hadden at the Norbury Dance Festival

Thursday, May 14, 2009

There should have been something simple about both sides of the council agreeing to back a motion calling for Croydon residents to get the best possible treatment if they suffer a stroke.

But, of course, when they came to debate the issue last Wednesday, while they...

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Tussle on Croydon Central turf

WILL HE OR WON'T HE?: Andrew Pelling is keeping everyone guessing

Friday, May 08, 2009

With the wide assumption being that the next general election is now around a year away, a fascinating tussle is emerging in the Croydon Central...

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"Town Hall fat cats"

HIGH EARNER: Chief executive Jon Rouse

Friday, April 17, 2009

RELUCTANT as I am to get drawn into the world of cliches it is often true that the best form of defence is attack. So it has been with public...

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The importance of being optimistic

EVER THE OPTIMIST: Steve O'Connell

Friday, April 03, 2009

When you have the title of council cabinet member for regeneration and economic development you have to be something of an optimist. That is a quality...

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Tramlink extension back on rails

Friday, March 20, 2009

It probably goes without saying that if you organise a public meeting calling for the reinstatement of the Tramlink extension to Crystal Palace, the...

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Labour election campaign underway

Friday, March 13, 2009

With the next council elections and probably the general election over a year away, the borough is hardly gripped by voting fever. But to give Labour...

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"Councillors raucousness insults parents and teachers"

Friday, March 13, 2009

Last week's special council meeting on education was the first newly-elected Tory councillor for Waddon, Clare Hilley, was able to attend. So it was...

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Regeneration reshuffle

Friday, March 13, 2009

What a difference a few months makes in the world of Croydon's regeneration. While the council was very much in bed with Arrowcroft as the favoured...

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By-election rundown

Friday, March 13, 2009

One thing bound to emerge from Labour's defeat in the Waddon by election last Thursday was speculation about how long Cllr Tony Newman can last as...

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Arram takes the hot seat

Friday, March 13, 2009

Here's a picture most council watchers could never have dreamt they would see. It features Tory councillor for Ashburton, Eddy Arram, seated in the...

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