Tag Archives: Scrutiny

Croydon events & news snippets at 3 February

To receive automatic alerts via Facebook join me at https://www.facebook.com/sean.creighton.501 Wednesday 7 February. 6.30pm. Up the Women! Celebrating the Women’s Suffrage Centenary Croydon Bicycle Theatre at David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katherine St See: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/up-the-women-celebrating-the-womens-suffrage-centenary-tickets-42166552293 The event is discussed at … Continue reading

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Croydon events & news at 6 November

Amendment re-Fairfield Halls added 7 November – see below. Tuesday 7 November. 12noon-1.30pm. Health Watch AGM and Community Fair http://mailchi.mp/db43a2b4cb10/book-your-place-at-our-annual-meeting-7-november-12pm-central-croydon-1837773 Thursday 16 November 6pm. RSA Croydon Network Meeting Includes documentary screening: ‘My Town & Me’ followed by Q&A with Hale … Continue reading

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Croydon events and news at 28 October

Wednesdays. 7.45 for 8pm start. Croydon Camera Club Shirley Methodist Church Hall, Eldon Ave, CR0 8SD New members welcome http://www.croydoncameraclub.org.uk Monday 30 October. 6.30pm. Council meeting https://democracy.croydon.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=134&MId=1131 Tuesday 31 October. 6.30pm. Council Scrutiny & Oversight Committee  Fairfield Halls Update and … Continue reading

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Council News & Issues at 11 May

Thursday 18 May. 6.30pm. Council Planning Committee 16/06526/FUL 585-603 London Road Demolition of existing structures and buildings at 585-603 London Road, erection of 3 four/five storey buildings comprising 593 hotel (C1) and aparthotel rooms (C1) and ancillary services the formation … Continue reading

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How good is Croydon at taking enforcement action?

It is very difficult to assess the effectiveness of the various Council enforcement actions. The planning enforcement team is down to 4 people The food and safety team has been dragging its feet on the illegal smoking inside shisha cafes … Continue reading

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Croydon Events & News at 25 February

Monday 27 February 6.30pm. Croydon Council Access to agenda via https://secure.croydon.gov.uk/akscroydon/users/public/admin/kabmenu.pl At last there is a full set of minutes relating to Question Time – see cou20170227_02_01_minutes-1 Tuesday 28 February 6.30pm. Streets, Environment and Homes Scrutiny Sub-Committee  Questioning of Cabinet … Continue reading

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How do you get Croydon Council to listen?

At the end of January the new Croydon Debating Club discussed ‘How do you get the Council to listen?’ The discussion was introduced by Conservative Cllr Sara Bashford, who steered clear of Party politics. Also taking part was Labour Councillor … Continue reading

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Croydon Events from 31 January

Forward Events Diary  http://www.youneedto.co.uk  Tuesday 31 January. 6.30pm. Air Quality Action Streets, Environment and Homes Scrutiny Sub-Committee will review the Council’s Air Quality Action Plan 2017-22. Town Hall, Katherine St Access to the paper is through https://secure.croydon.gov.uk/akscroydon/users/public/admin/kabmenu.pl?cmte=SEH See previous blog … Continue reading

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Croydon Events & News At 20 November

Wednesday, 23 November 11.30am-1.30pm. Public meeting on NHS Croydon CCG’s proposed changes to prescribing NHS Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Croydon CCG) is consulting on their proposals to reduce the prescribing of gluten-free foods, vitamin D for maintenance, baby milk and … Continue reading

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Croydon Events And News At 14 November

Tonight Monday 14 November. 6.30pm. Council Cabinet The meeting will be considering: a report on pilot schemes to devolve more influence to local communities as a response to the Opportunity & Fairness Commission, the up-date on Fairfield Halls already discussed … Continue reading

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