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Have you seen what happened at Broad Green Library? Unforgivable!

11.08.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Protect Forestdale. Change Croydon. Revolutionise the Council.

That was the message residents in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale sent in our community meeting today.

Great discussion - thanks to everyone for coming!

26.07.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜€๏ธEvening sun rays in South Croydon at the #LabourDoorstep ๐ŸŒน

โœจRowenna Davis will host a community meeting tomorrow Tuesday to listen & put people first! ๐ŸŒน

Many residents are happy to have received their invite hand delivered today โœ‰๏ธ

#RowennaListens #CroydonMayor #PeopleFirst

30.06.2025 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜€๏ธSunny Saturday at the #LabourDoorstep ๐ŸŒน

โœจRowenna Davis, our excellent candidate for Mayor or Croydon is coming to South Croydon to listen and put people first! ๐ŸŒน

Many residents are supportive and look forward to the meeting.

#RowennaListens #CroydonMayor #peoplefirst

@rowennadavis.bsky.social

28.06.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€ชTotally agree Rowenna, itโ€™s naive at best to think the best response to the announcement is to start a fight with teh commissioners. โ€ฌ

24.06.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Hot day out canvassing in Norbury Park with Labourโ€™s Mayoral candidate Rowenna Davis putting people first!

Residents raised
๐Ÿšฎ Fly tipping
๐Ÿš— Dangerous speeding

Rowenna is listening. Itโ€™s important we get our town centre back, have clean and safe streets ๐ŸŒน
#PeopleFirst
@rowennadavis.bsky.social

21.06.2025 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hereโ€™s what Labourโ€™s Spending Review means for London:
โœ”๏ธ NHS waiting lists reducing
โœ”๏ธ 10,000 kids lifted out of poverty via Free School Meals
โœ”๏ธ Pay rise for 140,000 Londoners
โœ”๏ธ Major boost to social & genuinely affordable housing
โœ”๏ธ First real-terms Met Police budget rise in 14 years

15.06.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The community spirit in #Waddon keeps growingโ€”just like the bountiful community garden! ๐ŸŒฑ

Great to see visits from local schools, generous donations from park users, and the care and commitment of the volunteers.

Got an hour to spare? Come join the fun in #WandlePark! ๐ŸŒผ @rowennadavis.bsky.social

15.06.2025 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rowenna Davis is right. Jason Perryโ€™s project has failed

He has attempted to balance the books with huge council tax hikes, massive cuts and fire sales of our community assets and still come up short

There can be no alternative now he must stand down and allow others to do the job that he cannot.

12.06.2025 13:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œEvery penny to defeat Perry, every tenner for Rowennaโ€.

Thanks to all the members from Croydon and from across London who joined our fundraiser! What a night. ๐Ÿ’ซ ๐ŸŽ‰

06.06.2025 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

05.06.2025 23:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tell Mayor Perry: Don't cut our lollipop patrols Sign the petition today.

Mayor Perry wants to cut our lollipop patrols. These dedicated staff keep our children safe every day, and they deserve our support.

SIGN OUR PETITION ๐Ÿ‘‡

actionnetwork.org/forms/dont-c...

29.05.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well said Rowenna, very short sighted from our Conservative mayor

23.05.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flytipping & speeding big issues for Norbury residents today.

Luckily @Leila4Norbury was zapping every fly-tip she found on the Love Clean Streets app!

You can do the same here: www.croydon.gov.uk/lovecleanstr...

18.05.2025 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Give this man an honour.

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

10.05.2025 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Attending the beacon lighting at Croydon Town Hall this evening for the 80th anniversary of VE day โ€” a beautiful moment of community and remembrance. I am honoured to be part of this tradition we stand together in unity.

#Croydon #BeaconLighting #VEDay

08.05.2025 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Screen clipping of text from Croydon Council Web page for the Children's Scrutiny Committee

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

07.05.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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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.

05.05.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Millions of ยฃยฃยฃ of taxpayer money is going to Veolia - why canโ€™t they just pick up the bins? @ndironsmp.bsky.social

03.05.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจCroydon East Phone Bank ๐Ÿšจ

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 ๐ŸŒน

01.05.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธNEWSFLASH - NEW POWERS TO SEIZE & CRUSH FLY-TIPPING VEHICLES TO CLEAN UP CROYDON! Read more here - www.rowennadavis.co.uk/post/new-pow...

30.04.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is fantastic news, the New Addington boxing club is an extremely important part of the local community and has helped scores of young people over the years.

26.04.2025 12:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจAt East Croydon station ๐Ÿšจ

Still time to sign Andreaโ€™s petition about the missing ticket barrier
๐Ÿ‘‡

change.org/p/ticket-gate-โ€ฆ

25.04.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Free breakfast club roll out: everything you need to know What is the new free breakfast club scheme? ย  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.ย ...

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:

educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/free...

23.04.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Peace has come to Propeller Crescent!

After years of campaigning, we finally have our new School Street! ๐Ÿ™

22.04.2025 11:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great to be part of this amazing launch. Labour is under new management and itโ€™s time for change

19.04.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fabulous morning in South Norwood near the Lake we kicked off @rowennadavis.bsky.social mission to put people of Croydon first.

Speaking to residents they recognise the Conservative Mayor has not delivered on his promises.
Time is running out for him.

#labourdoorstep #PeopleFirst ๐ŸŒน

19.04.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™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.

11.04.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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: ยฃ2bn 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.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

25.03.2025 09:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well no, you said I was celebrating it was being celebrated by the Torygraph.

That didnโ€™t happen.

I was celebrating the policy, itโ€™s just so happened to be written in the Telegraph.

You then mentioned moving to the right, suggesting that the policy was a right wing policy.

Care to elaborate?

23.03.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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