Harrison Galliven

2 days ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Harrison Galliven |Yann Tear

By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy ReporterCroydon Mayor Jason Perry has insisted the controversial leasing of a much-loved local manor house will not see the grounds shut to the public, as critics accuse the council of effectively signing it over to a private owner. While Cllr Perry says the historic Heathfield House is not for sale, opponents say a 125-year lease amounts to handing it over to a private owner for more than a century.

2 days ago | mylondon.news | Harrison Galliven

Croydon Mayor Jason Perry has insisted the controversial leasing of a much-loved local manor house will not see the grounds shut to the public, as critics accuse the council of effectively signing it over to a private owner. While Cllr Perry says the historic Heathfield House is not for sale, opponents say a 125-year lease amounts to handing it over to a private owner for more than a century.

2 days ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Harrison Galliven |Yann Tear

By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy ReporterCrystal Palace supporters are beginning to doubt whether the long-promised Selhurst Park redevelopment will ever happen, as the project faces fresh delays and a ballooning price tag now expected to top £200 million. Croydon council first granted the club planning permission in principle to overhaul the Main Stand seven years ago. Yet, despite early groundwork starting last summer, the main construction has yet to begin.

5 days ago | southlondon.co.uk | Harrison Galliven

Sutton’s last remaining theatre warns that the curtain could fall for good without urgent funding for repairs. Carshalton’s Cryer Arts Theatre, described by those running it as a ‘local venue for local people’, is hoping to raise £150,000 to tackle its aged boilers and draughty single-glazed windows so it can last for the next generation. Despite a turbulent history, Cryer Arts has built a strong local following for offering ‘West End quality shows for village hall prices’.

5 days ago | mylondon.news | Harrison Galliven

Crystal Palace supporters are beginning to doubt whether the long-promised Selhurst Park redevelopment will ever happen, as the project faces fresh delays and a ballooning price tag now expected to top £200 million. Croydon Council first granted the club planning permission in principle to overhaul the Main Stand seven years ago this Saturday (April 19). Yet, despite early groundwork starting last summer, the main construction has yet to begin.