Haynes Lane glass shop redevelopment plans smashed to smithereens – for a mass of reasons

Plans to redevelop the former glass shop at the top of Haynes Lane off Westow Street have been smashed to smithereens by council planning officers who have thrown them out - for a whole variety of reasons. Croydon say the plans for the premises - which sit behind Merlin Shoes on the corner of Haynes … Continue reading Haynes Lane glass shop redevelopment plans smashed to smithereens – for a mass of reasons

Central Hill estate: “Their failure to deal with repairs seems to be part of a deliberate strategy to break people’s morale and destroy communities. “Why?” ask Refurbish Don’t Demolish as one resident’s plight makes YouTube

https://youtu.be/xfkF2ChjR8g?t=25 (Best not to watch while you're eating - Ed.) The above video is accompanied by this comment from former Cllr Pete Elliott, who lives on Central Hill estate: Pete Elliott @pete556 May 28 @lambeth_council should be utterly embarrassed that they are taking rent off their residents and leaving homes like this. This is neglect … Continue reading Central Hill estate: “Their failure to deal with repairs seems to be part of a deliberate strategy to break people’s morale and destroy communities. “Why?” ask Refurbish Don’t Demolish as one resident’s plight makes YouTube

Community: Ex-councillor suggests rent strike: “The neglect on this estate would be an embarrassment to any decent landlord.”…Bromley Labour councillor asks for support for Foodbank…

Former Lambeth Green Cllr Pete Elliott has suggested a rent strike on Central Hill estate. "The neglect on this estate would be an embarrassment to any decent landlord" he says. https://twitter.com/i/status/1530924858900635649 and also: .@lambeth_council a few other things to report in the vicinity of London prospect in addition to the flooding. 1. Exposed cladding 2. … Continue reading Community: Ex-councillor suggests rent strike: “The neglect on this estate would be an embarrassment to any decent landlord.”…Bromley Labour councillor asks for support for Foodbank…

Blocked-off roads: Lambeth Labour plan making MORE LTNs permanent – even though that wasn’t in their May manifesto. On Whose Side?

(And they expect 85 per cent of residents to be ONLY walking, cycling or using public transport  by 2035 - but does that apply to elected Labour councillors?*) ****************************************************** Lambeth Labour plan making TWO MORE Low Traffic Neighbourhoods permanent - even though there was NO mention of LTNs in their 'On Your Side' May manifesto.   … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Lambeth Labour plan making MORE LTNs permanent – even though that wasn’t in their May manifesto. On Whose Side?

Blocked-off roads: Get the air pollution figures for where YOU live – YOUR chance to challenge Lambeth council – and others – claims of toxic air (which Lambeth and other councils might not wish to hear)

If you are a resident living in, or on the fringes of ANY Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Lambeth, Croydon, Southwark or Lewisham then News From Crystal Palace would like to hear from YOU. We are about to undertake the biggest (actually it's the first) survey we've ever attempted. We would like to challenge Lambeth Labour's … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Get the air pollution figures for where YOU live – YOUR chance to challenge Lambeth council – and others – claims of toxic air (which Lambeth and other councils might not wish to hear)

Blocked-off roads: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (or: Why you don’t need to scrap your car after all)

Traditionally, News From Crystal Palace puts 'further reading' at the end of any of the stories / items we publish. We've made an exception here as we reckon this i News item is rather significant - Ed. Further reading: Cycling and walking ‘revolution’ threatened as 28 per cent of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are scrapped EXCLUSIVE … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (or: Why you don’t need to scrap your car after all)

Community: Town centre celebrations for Bromley FC and Bromley Ladies FC…and: Do you fancy being a Saturday librarian?

Players and staff from Bromley FC and Bromley Ladies FC joined with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Bromley, dignitaries, supporters and residents today to celebrate the local clubs successful seasons. Thousands of fans, old and new, took to the streets to applaud an open-top bus carrying the football stars and came together at an … Continue reading Community: Town centre celebrations for Bromley FC and Bromley Ladies FC…and: Do you fancy being a Saturday librarian?

Celebrate Bromley FC’s Wembley victory tomorrow – and Bromley Ladies FC winning the league!

Football supporters and Bromley residents are invited to take to the streets on Saturday and mark Bromley FC’s trophy-winning season with an open top bus celebration and event at The Glades in Bromley town centre. The men’s team beat Wrexham 1-0 to win the Buildabase FA Trophy at Wembley last Sunday, while Bromley Ladies FC … Continue reading Celebrate Bromley FC’s Wembley victory tomorrow – and Bromley Ladies FC winning the league!

Jubilee celebrations in the Palace’s five boroughs

BROMLEY Celebrations will be taking place throughout Bromley for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, recognising 70 years of service. Local celebrations Cultural events and family activities A rich programme of cultural activities and events will be hosted across the borough to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Over 70 Jubilee themed events have … Continue reading Jubilee celebrations in the Palace’s five boroughs

Say it with flowers! – It’s the food market!!

Clara of Claraflora Crystal Palace food market Saturday 28th May 10am-3pm Lots of lunch choices and flowers are back this week. Andy from Lovebeat Records has also set up a vinyl pop-up in Antenna cafe, and there's another vinyl sale in Free the Gallery.  Here's the full list of visitors: Claraflora (Home grown flowers) Lovebeat … Continue reading Say it with flowers! – It’s the food market!!