Author: chairmansra

We have been advised by the Council library services: "Unfortunately, we need to close the library tomorrow due to staff shortages caused by sickness. We try to avoid closing any libraries unless it is absolutely necessary, and we apologise for any inconvenience this will cause. Any fines incurred by the closure will be waived. We … Continue reading Sanderstead Library closed Friday 10th March

We were delighted to attend the official launch of the Rotary Sanderstead and Selsdon's seventh defibrillator unit outside Sanderstead library yesterday. This has been made possible by 18th Purley Scout Group (based in Farmfields opposite the library) and Rotary. Councillor Yvette Hopley cut the ribbon and Deputy Mayor Lynne Hale also attended. There are now … Continue reading Defibrillator installed at Sanderstead Library

Residents will be interested to read that the long awaited Penn Report into the Council's financial collapse has finally been published. 24 Feb 2023Penn report – Croydon Mayor pledges to hold those responsible for the council’s financial collapse to accountCroydon’s Executive Mayor Jason Perry has pledged to do all in his power to bring those … Continue reading Publication of Penn Report

Following several comments on the Nextdoor app we contacted the Birch Community who now own the Selsdon Park Hotel and its grounds. We asked if dog owners would still be able to walk their pets in the grounds as had previously been allowed. We received the following reply: Thank you for contacting our reservations department … Continue reading Dog walking in Selsdon Park Hotel

Residents may be interested to read the following from the Mayor about the 15% Council Tax Rise in April https://mailchi.mp/croydonconservatives/council-tax-rise?e=d7788cbd2d