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Activities during the at Thornton Heath

MP criticises Croydon council over lack of consultation on youth engagement cuts While decision to reduce funding for the youth engagement service was made in March 2022, some parents feel the council's approach to cuts has lacked transparency

The silence from our Tory Mayor is deafening. Our community needs answers on the future of our Youth Engagement Team. Thank you @ndironsmp.bsky.social for keeping up the pressure.

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I'm hiring a Junior Caseworker.

The £22m ‘bridge to nowhere’ that was built 12 years ago – and still hasn’t opened A perfect storm of bureaucratic bungling by the council, Network Rail, developers and the government has derailed a transport hub dream

“Call me a cynic, but I think the mayor just wants to push everything through as quickly as possible now, so the bridge is open in any form before the next mayoral elections in 2026.”

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One year on…

Fantastic news, the Co operative model is transformative for businesses and communities.

This is welcome news and something we should be driving for more of in Croydon.

The X exodus - is this the end of Elon Musk's social media platform? — Sky News Even Google appears to trust X less, with one expert telling Sky News the search engine treats X competitor Bluesky as 10 times more important than Elon Musk's platform.

Welcome news, though unfortunately I fear the propaganda tool that Elon Musk has created isn’t going anywhere. The Xodus just narrows the audience that he is peddling his distorted views too.

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Coulsdon, Croydon.

Kemi Badenoch’s first approval ratings as Tory leader worse than Sunak and Johnson Liz Truss is the only former party leader of past five years to rank lower in terms of starting popularity

25% disapprove and Badenoch has barely been in for 2 weeks.

But the way she acts you’d think she was the most popular, talented, experienced politician to grace the House of Commons.

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The starter pack you needed but didn’t know it

Didn’t expect to bump into this wonderful human in Paris on our trip away for our 10 year anniversary but a very pleasant surprise nonetheless.

Great to be out today talking to residents in South Croydon about how Labour can support them locally.

I didn’t mean to do it but I thought I’d take a look at GB News and seeing such an unbalanced panel shows how little balance means to this channel.

Great to join @SteveReedMP and local councillors from across Norbury tonight.

Great tonight and wonderful heartfelt speeches.

Well done to all involved.

Tory ridiculed as his attack over small boats backfires spectacularly Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has been mocked after trying to score points - with a minister suggesting he has 'no understanding' of the weather

It just never ends, rather than be honest with the public and put forward a credible plan to tackle the issue. Our local MP wants to twist and manipulate figures after his party failed to deliver on their commitments.

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The TLDR of Croydon Council’s budget tonight:

😡 Council tax up - by the maximum amount allowed again. Pay more, get less

✂️4 libraries closed, the youth service & carers support are next on the chopping block with £16m of FURTHER cuts to come

🧾 Residents footing the bill for Mayor’s incompetence

Happy International Women’s Day!

We marked the occasion last weekend with a women’s self defence class led by the incredible SiFu Della O’Sullivan and heard from @ndironsmp.bsky.social on how the Labour government is making a real difference to women’s lives 💪

GCSEs are too academic and holding pupils back, review finds An expert commissioned by Bridget Phillipson will say Gove’s EBacc system neglects vocations and dents achievement

Children thrive when they have the freedom to explore what truly interests them. Forcing them to go deeper into subjects they have no passion for stifles curiosity rather than fostering it. We need an education system that nurtures, not pressures. #EducationReform

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Up in Edinburgh at the National Robotarium learning more about how AI and machines are coming together to change how we interact with each other.

Starmer was right to scrap NHS England, admits its outgoing boss Amanda Pritchard says it is ‘really important’ to make the best use of taxpayers’ money

Refreshing to see a government finally thinking long-term. Even the outgoing NHS England boss admits Starmer was right to scrap NHS England redirecting millions to frontline care. Structural reform done in the national interest, not short-term headlines.

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03...

Social and affordable housing boost announced by Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner Chancellor Rachel Reeves billed the investment as the 'biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' as she visited a housing site with Angela Rayner

A major win for working families: £2bn to build 18,000 new social and affordable homes is a strong step toward tackling the housing crisis. We need secure, genuinely affordable homes, this is real progress.

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I’ve known Rowenna for years and have always admired her energy, passion, and deep commitment to Croydon and its communities.

Her fresh ideas and people-first approach have the power to transform our borough for the better.

Free breakfast club roll out: everything you need to know What is the new free breakfast club scheme?   We have introduced free breakfast clubs - 30 minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn. ...

The Labour government is delivering for working families starting today, 750 schools across England are launching free breakfast clubs, including three right here in Croydon

This is a huge win for local families:

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🚨At East Croydon station 🚨

Still time to sign Andrea’s petition about the missing ticket barrier
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🚨Croydon East Phone Bank 🚨

Calling for Helen Godwin for Mayor of West England

Still time to vote in the West of England.

Polling stations are open until 10 pm.

#VoteLabour 🌹

I'm walking home from choir rehearsals and I see "binmaggedon" may not be so bad in the Croydon town centre as bad as other parts, but it's still rubbish, not worth the council tax we pay. Along with other council services, parks libraries etc...we need a fresh start next year.

Screen clipping of text from Croydon Council Web page for the Children's Scrutiny Committee

Residents in Croydon have waited months to learn what the Mayor is actually proposing to do in his review of the youth engagement team. Scrutiny is on Tuesday & the paperwork still hasn't been shared with the councillors on that committee.

What's he trying to hide?

#CroydonLabour #YouthServices

Attending the beacon lighting at Croydon Town Hall this evening for the 80th anniversary of VE day — a beautiful moment of community and remembrance. I am honoured to be part of this tradition we stand together in unity.

#Croydon #BeaconLighting #VEDay

Give this man an honour.

These are the people that make the community of Croydon. Bravo.

Great night tonight raising funds for Labour in Croydon.

Great talks and an inspirational speech from @wesstreeting

Croydon needs a mayor who puts #peoplefirst Croydon needs @RowennaDavis