New businesses on the Triangle (and advice on applying for grants)

New Faces around The Triangle From Shop SE19: Here’s a taste of some new businesses we’ve welcomed around the Triangle over the last six months or so. Westow Hill in particular has been lively, with even more openings in the pipeline, when lockdown eases. We've linked through to businesses' Instagram feeds so you can take … Continue reading New businesses on the Triangle (and advice on applying for grants)

Dog named Angel dragged 50 metres along road by van in hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fail-to-stop collision in Lambeth which left a dog named Angel seriously injured. The dog’s owner was walking the nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, called Angel, on a lead on the north end of Croxted Road in Lambeth, at approximately 23:15hrs on Thursday, 31 December 2020, when the dog was … Continue reading Dog named Angel dragged 50 metres along road by van in hit-and-run

Laptop Self-Care courses on Zoom

Laptop Self-Care Build confidence and feel safer! From ClearCommunityWeb: Over the last year we have all had to use our computers more and more.Whether its working from home, doing courses online, looking for work or staying in touch. We now have to depend on them and getting help isn't always easy. Maybe now is the … Continue reading Laptop Self-Care courses on Zoom

Blocked-off roads: Croydon scrap the ‘temporary’ Crystal Palace and South Norwood Low traffic Neighbourhoods “within days” BUT – AND IT’S A VERY BIG BUT…..

The hugely controversial Crystal Palace and South Norwood Low Traffic Neighbourhoods will be scrapped within days - along with the much-hated Auckland Road bus gate. INSTEAD Croydon council say they will now 'consider' introduce automatic number plate recognition cameras as part of an "experimental" traffic regulation order (TRO) in the area - DESPITE the majority … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Croydon scrap the ‘temporary’ Crystal Palace and South Norwood Low traffic Neighbourhoods “within days” BUT – AND IT’S A VERY BIG BUT…..

Blocked-off roads: “Our work isn’t finished just yet” say Open Our Roads group

Our work isn’t finished just yet - that's the message from Open Our Roads campaign to their supporters. The group - against poorly implemented LTN's in Croydon - say: Croydon council have announced today that the planters and the bus gate will be removed by  February 12th. They will then consider the impact of the … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: “Our work isn’t finished just yet” say Open Our Roads group

Blocked-off roads – Bromley council leader’s praise for campaigners: “Fantastic victory” for residents living in both Croydon and Bromley boroughs

"I take my hat off to the local community leaders who have emerged amongst them, to fill the void and lead their roads and neighbourhoods over the course of these past six months... "Their resilience and stoicism in the face of unyielding and uncaring officialdom from Croydon council in particular, who have remained hell bent … Continue reading Blocked-off roads – Bromley council leader’s praise for campaigners: “Fantastic victory” for residents living in both Croydon and Bromley boroughs

Blocked-off roads: Cllr Muhammad Ali’s decision

A link from the Croydon council press release provides the following from the croydon.gov website: Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Sustainable Croydon (Cllr Muhammad Ali) Decision status: For Determination Is Key decision?: Yes Is subject to call in?: Yes Decision: RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Croydon: 1.1           Considered: a)the responses received to the informal consultation on the options … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Cllr Muhammad Ali’s decision

Blocked-off roads – What Bromley told Croydon: Remove Crystal Palace LTN scheme in its enrirety

Bromley council have told Croydon they want the Crystal Palace Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme removed in its entirety. In a letter from the council's chief executive dated the day before Croydon council's traffic management advisory committee met on January 12th, Bromley's chief executive also said the proposed new ANPR scheme should not be implemented, until … Continue reading Blocked-off roads – What Bromley told Croydon: Remove Crystal Palace LTN scheme in its enrirety

Blocked-off roads – Scrapping the temporary LTNs: The official view from Croydon council

Croydon council's press release on scrapping the LTNs Date: 28 January 2021 For Immediate Release Committee to consider revised Streetspace scheme for Crystal Palace A council committee will meet in February to consider updated recommendations for a scheme set up to encourage walking and cycling in Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace and South Norwood Low … Continue reading Blocked-off roads – Scrapping the temporary LTNs: The official view from Croydon council

At the Food Market tomorrow

At Crystal Palace food market Haynes Lane 10 am to 3 pm LUNCHES  Return to Shashamane Emilia is here with her wholesome vegan lunch boxes Comfort & Joy  Deli stall with pies, scotch eggs, salads, wraps and much more. Simply Tay Home cooked curries, wraps, samosas and more from Sarwat. Find Sarwat’s menu here. CAKES, PASTRIES, BREAD Brett … Continue reading At the Food Market tomorrow