Blocked-off roads: Bromley willing to discuss cycling routes and possible walking routes with Croydon, ANPR meeting told

Bromley council officers would be happy to work with Croydon officers to see the introduction of some cycling routes - and possibly walking routes - Croydon council's scrutiny and overview committee which debated ANPRs in the Crystal Palace and South Norwood areas has been told.  The meeting also heard from Bromley Cllr Angela Wilkins who … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Bromley willing to discuss cycling routes and possible walking routes with Croydon, ANPR meeting told

Anti-LTN campaigner: We have no local shops or cafes – we have to drive up to the Triangle. Pro-LTN campaigner: I walk up from Lancaster Road to the Triangle.

Eliska Finlay of the Open Our Roads campaign told Croydon council's scrutiny and overview committee looking at ANPR plans to replace the highly controversial Crystal Palace and South Norwood Low Traffic Neighbourhood: "We've been campaigning for Croydon council to listen to its residents for the last seven months or so. "The two stated aims of … Continue reading Anti-LTN campaigner: We have no local shops or cafes – we have to drive up to the Triangle. Pro-LTN campaigner: I walk up from Lancaster Road to the Triangle.

Blocked-off roads: Some Triangle businesses “on their knees” trader tells ANPR meeting – but Cllr Muhammad Ali says: “Businesses in the Triangle are thriving”

Some businesses on the Crystal Palace Triangle are "on their knees" a trader told the meeting of Croydon council's scrutiny and overview committee looking at plans to introduce ANPR cameras in place of the highly controversial Crystal Palace and South Norwood Low traffic Neighbourhood scheme. But Cllr Muhammad Ali, cabinet member for sustainable Croydon and … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Some Triangle businesses “on their knees” trader tells ANPR meeting – but Cllr Muhammad Ali says: “Businesses in the Triangle are thriving”

Invisible Palace: flower planting, guided walk as lockdown eases

Email info@invisiblepalace.org.uk for further details and to get involvedVicar's Oak gardeningWith the return of the rule of six on Thursday we are very excited to be back at the flower beds on the corner of Anerley Hill and Crystal Palace Parade with a small group of volunteers. The next three scheduled sessions are as follows 9th April 10am - … Continue reading Invisible Palace: flower planting, guided walk as lockdown eases

Metropolitan Police acted appropriately at Sarah Everard vigil, report finds

The Metropolitan Police acted appropriately at the vigil held in memory of Sarah Everard on Clapham Common, a new inspection has found. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMICFRS) found that the Metropolitan Police were justified in adopting the view that the risks of transmitting COVID-19 at the vigil were too great to ignore when planning … Continue reading Metropolitan Police acted appropriately at Sarah Everard vigil, report finds

Lambeth libraries: Book collection service is back! – ‘Select and Collect’ resumes

Image courtesy of Pixabay.comHurrah, our book collection service is back! From Lambeth Libraries:We promised we would resume the provision of books by appointment once it was safe to do so, and after careful consideration and numerous health and safety checks and measures, we are excited to be able to recommence this popular service and get Lambeth … Continue reading Lambeth libraries: Book collection service is back! – ‘Select and Collect’ resumes

London-wide operation to convict those who assault NHS staff launched by police

One of the biggest challenges officers and NHS staff face is that many NHS workers feel being assaulted is 'part of the job' - police. EDITOR'S NOTE: READERS WILL FIND PARTS OF THE FOLLOWING NEWS ITEM DISTRESSING. A London-wide operation to convict those who assault NHS staff has been launched by the Metropolitan Police. The … Continue reading London-wide operation to convict those who assault NHS staff launched by police

Lambeth: Get ready for an Easter of Food and Fun!

Lambeth council are offering a programme of holiday activities and healthy meals to children and young people who are eligible for free school meals. This Easter, Lambeth will again be offering a programme of holiday activities and healthy meals to children and young people in the borough who are eligible for free school meals. Funding … Continue reading Lambeth: Get ready for an Easter of Food and Fun!

Croydon: FIVE council by-elections on May 6th as London votes for Mayor and GLA

Voters in FIVE Croydon wards - including South Norwood - will be electing a new councillor on 6 May 2021. Croydon council have today published a Notice of Election for five councillor vacancies in the wards of New Addington North, Woodside, South Norwood, Kenley, and Park Hill & Whitgift. Candidates must submit the required nomination forms between … Continue reading Croydon: FIVE council by-elections on May 6th as London votes for Mayor and GLA

Blocked-off roads: Fire brigade response times in Lambeth quicker than any year in last decade says Cllr Claire Holland. And they are – by TWO SECONDS

Lambeth council's cabinet member for sustainable transport, environment and clean air Cllr Claire Holland has posted the following on her Twitter feed: No impact on response times in 2020 say @LondonFire. In Lambeth specifically, response times for the London Fire Brigade are quicker than any year in the last decade despite claims to the contrary. … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Fire brigade response times in Lambeth quicker than any year in last decade says Cllr Claire Holland. And they are – by TWO SECONDS