We now have two volunteers who are collecting rubbish from our fields and so far they have collected 10 black bin bags full of plastic bottles, tin cans, spirit bottles and food packaging. The fields are looking a lot cleaner now and we hope that it continues to stay this way. Our thanks to the Read More …
Month: April 2016
Consultation on Croydon library services
The Council is proposing to change how Croydon libraries across the Borough are run. There is a consultation going on, deadline 2 May 2016. The questionnaire is very short and simple takes less than 5 minutes: https://getinvolved.croydon.gov.uk/KMS/elab.aspx?CampaignId=82&noip=1&strTab=elab&SessionId=MD4E547RWG
Fishers Farm recycling centre New Addington
A SOM director has advised that Croydon Council are currently undertaking a survey at the Fishers Farm recycling centre in New Addington to ascertain usage. This might be intended to justify the closure of this recycling centre, resulting in a more lengthy trip to Croydon with even more queueing. With the reduced green waste collection service, unless they have chosen Read More …
20mph speed limit consultation
You may be aware that Croydon Council is looking at a long term plan at introducing 20 mph speed limits to residential roads across the borough. They have split the Borough into five areas. They have already consulted North Croydon (Area 1) and the scheme has been approved for implementation in 2016. The Council has Read More …
ASPRA Jumble Trail on 24th April 2016
Our neighbouring residents’ association ASPRA are holding a jumble trail on 24th April 2016 – details can be found on http://www.jumbletrail.com/event/ASPRA.
Quad bikes – confirmation of Shirley Oaks Management regulations
Following another incident of quad bikes being used on our fields, the SOVRA secretary has spoken to the riders of the bikes and highlighted to them that the use of quad bikes is not permitted on the fields as per the Shirley Oaks Management regulations. The riders claimed they had not been aware of the regulations. Read More …