Category Archives: Fairness Commission

Come and hear John McDonnell on the alternative to Tory slash and burn

‘Tories have no answer for slowdown. Corbynomics does’. This is the message socialist economists are giving as they help Labour Leader Jeremy Corby and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell develop their alternative approach to the Conservatives austerity attack on low and … Continue reading

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Croydon November Events

Tuesday 3 November. 6.30pm. Scrutiny & Overview Committee. Includes questions to Councillor Timothy Godfrey, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, and capital spending budgets. See today’s previous blogs. Town Hall. Katharine St. You can access the agenda and papers … Continue reading

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Croydon Events & News at 18 October

Council Question Times at Scrutiny Committee The Scrutiny Committee considers presentations by Cabinet members, asks questions and gives an opportunity to members of the public to ask questions. If you have a question, please email it in advance of the meeting … Continue reading

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Croydon Events & News at 18 September

Tuesday 22 September. 6pm. Future Tech City meeting. From youth to adult education, apprenticeship programmes to full-time jobs, Croydon Tech City wants to make sure every Croydon resident has the opportunity to participate in the tech economy of the (near) … Continue reading

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