Monthly Archives: June 2022

1 July. 10am-4pm.  Tyneside Irish Brigade Memories Project Exhibition Tyneside Irish Centre, 43 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SG.    7,200 Tyneside Irish who served during World War 1; 1,200 of them died, many on the first day of the Battle … Continue reading →

Mayor’s Priorities At Scrutiny 27 June The Scrutiny Committee will question Executive Mayor Jason Perry on his priorities on Monday 27 June at 6.30pm. He revealed at the Cabinet meeting last week that there is a £10m hole in the … Continue reading →

 Britain’s Relationship With History is “Not Fit For Purpose” Speaking at an education Conference historian David Olusoga has told school leaders that ‘too many pupils are still taught a “dishonest version” of the nation’s past that left out uncomfortable truths.’ … Continue reading →

Mayor Jason Perry’s pledge to revoke the Croydon Suburban Design Guide will be considered by the Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday 22 June. The officers’ report sets out the following grounds for revocation: The National Planning Policy Framework 2021 … Continue reading →

Among his priorities being consider by the Cabinet on Monday Mayor Jason Perry endorses the Council  continuing to be a Living Wage employer, and encouraging all council contractors to pay the London Living Wage, and working to increase the number … Continue reading →

Monday 20 – Sunday 26 June. Refugee Week Tuesday 21 June.10.30am.Liensing Sub-committee Premises Licences at Purley Way Playing Fields, and 31 South End. Tuesday 21 June. 6.30pm. Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Children, Young People and Education Directorate Overview … Continue reading →

Events This Week http://nowcroydon.uk/whats-on/next-week My posting New Challenges to Mayor Perry is listed No.6 in the stories on the internet in Now Croydon’s enews this weekend Tuesday 14 June. 10am. Pension Committee Tuesday 14 June. 6.30pm. Scrutiny Committee See below. … Continue reading →

Chance To Get Andrew Pelling Back On The Council Voters in South Croydon have the chance to elect an experienced, thoughtful and probing Councillor by voting for Andrew Pelling. The rest of the candidates have little or no experience: Danielle … Continue reading →

New Challenges To Mayor Perry Executive Mayor Jason Perry is faced with new challenges, the planned strike by Veolia’s refuse and street cleaning workers and Virdior’s incinerator plans. Will he back the objection to Viridor’s latest incinerator plans? See objection … Continue reading →