Shirley North

Croydon council is bankrupt.  Since 2014, the local Labour Party has consistently failed to balance the books and make necessary savings.  As a result, a range of cuts will be unleashed on local services.

Some people are parking inappropriately on Longheath Gardens, possibly to access Arena tram.  In the process, they are blocking the footpath.  We’re grateful to residents for drawing it to our attention. 

Clearly, this isn’t sustainable.  It could post a health and safety risk.

Longheath Gardens is a pleasant Local Authority estate in Shirley, there was plenty of green space, that is until Brick by Brick built unwanted and unloved one bed flats, dozens of them.  Residents dispair, not only are these flats mainly unoccupied but no thought has been given to what the commu

  Before lockdown and before we were pitched into Tier 4 I had the privilege of seeing for myself (at a suitable social distance) the community in Shirley pulling together to help the most vulnerable.  Shirley Neighbourhood Care under the excellent stewardship of Suzy and her valiant volunteers o

Croydon Council has submitted yet another S114 and the misery continues, besides the incompetenceand disregard for spending public money responsibly; the effect it has in the Community is beginning to take effect Shirley Neighbourhood Care which is at the heart of the community is a wonderful loc

Croydon Council is bankrupt.  Since 2014, the Labour council has failed to manage the budget properly and has now had to issue a section 114 notice.  

But what does this actually mean for services in Shirley?

I joined the Teams briefing yesterday when Katherine Kerswell and Cllr Ali answered questions from members of staff.

Oaks Lane may be just the other side of the border in Shirley South, but it is enjoyed just as much by Shirley North residents for quiet walks.

Croydon’s Conservative councillors have formally requisitioned an Emergency Council Meeting to discuss the dire situation our Council finds itself in:

The Government has advised everyone to keep social contact to a minimum in a bid to combat the coronavirus.  Those aged over 70, or with underlying health conditions, should observe this advice even more strictly.