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Statutory Legal Challenge March 2012

The CPCA's challenge took place at the High Court on 7th and 8th March 2012 and was heard by His Honour Mr Justice Keith. CPCA members and others attending heard the Judge reserve his decision, which is awaited with great interest and will hopefully be known by the date of our AGM (note revised date - now Friday 1st June).

CPCA Newsletter Spring 2012

See our latest edition with pieces on the CPCA's High Court Masterplan challenge, Crystal Palace Park and the Upper Norwood Joint Library', plus a roundup of forthcoming CPCA social events.

Click on the cover to read this edition online. It can also be downloaded as a pdf.

Police warn residents about distraction burglaries 27 January 2012

Police in Croydon are reminding residents to remain vigilant and to take some basic steps to avoid falling victim to artifice or distraction burglars after two separate incidents yesterday (26 January 2012).

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Officers were called to Brighton Road, South Croydon yesterday at approximately 15:00hrs and arrested a man on suspicion of artifice burglary. Derek Tweddle (d.o.b.15/01/1968) of no fixed abode was later charged with burglary and is due to appear at Camberwell Magistrates’ Court (via virtual court) today (27 January).

In a separate incident, at approximately 16:00hrs at an address in the Osbourne Road area, Thornton Heath, two men who have reportedly told the resident that there was a problem with the water supply. The victim - a woman in her 70s - has let the men into her home and whilst one of the suspects was in the kitchen with the victim, it is believed that the other has gone upstairs and stolen approximately £700 in cash before both men have made off.

The first suspect is described as a white man in his mid-20s, approximately 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build. He is said to have been wearing a white shirt and light coloured trousers and white trainers and had an Irish accent.
The second suspect is described as a white man in his 40s and approximately 5ft 9ins tall. He is said to have been wearing a green shirt and light coloured trousers.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Croydon’s Burglary Squad on 020 8649 1336 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are reminding residents to always check the identification of visitors, and not to answer the door or let cold callers into your address.

Detective Sergeant Simon French from Croydon’s Burglary Squad said:
“If you’re not sure of who is at the door, then the safest option is not to answer at all. In general we would advise all residents to not answer the door to cold callers, always check I.D. and credentials carefully and call the organisation they claim to be from to verify their identity - even if they claim to be police.

“If they don’t have any proper identification and you are unsure that they are genuine callers, then refuse to let them into your home. Genuine callers will always be happy to wait while you verify who they are.”

Residents are advised to:

Not open the door to cold callers or unexpected guests
Carefully check the identification of all callers before allowing them into your home, even if they have previously made an appointment
If you are unsure of the identity of the caller, contact the organisation they claim to be from (using a number from a public phone book or the company’s website) to confirm the caller is who they say - remember genuine callers will be happy to wait.
Alternatively, ask them to make an appointment to come back when a friend or relative is available to be with you. A genuine caller will understand.
If you see somebody acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call 999.

For further crime prevention information visit the Metropolitan Police Crime Prevention website or contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods team.

Councils correspond over UNJL 17 January 2012

The following letter from Croydon Council's Chief Executive Jon Rouse and reply from Lambeth Council's Executive Director of Adults' and Community Services Jo Cleary throw more light on their respective positions concerning the future of the Upper Norwood Joint Library.

Letter from Jon Rouse 22 Dec 2011
Reply from Jo Cleary 6 Jan 2012

Both are PDFs and open in a new window

Message Received and Understood

In an inspired initiative, CPCA Committee Member Dr Rachel Ward brought the threat of closure of 111 year-old Upper Norwood Library to the attention to millions of Londoners when choosing a record to be played on BBC London 94.9.

Listeners heard Presenter Garry Crowley read Rachel's text in which she asked for Elvis Presley's 'Blue Christmas' explaining that she was sad because Croydon wanted to close this famous public Library at Crystal Palace, and we will all miss it.

Latest stories

CPCA responds to Bromley's 'Core Strategy' consultation Posted - December 2011

The London Borough of Bromley has begun the process of producing their 'Core Strategy' document for the Borough. This document will help determine the long-term planning strategy for the Borough and its conclusions will be incorporated into their Local Development Framework (LDF) - a replacement for the current Unitary Development Plan (UDP).

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Upper Norwood Library faces closure and sale after Croydon withdraw funding Posted - November 2011

The unilateral decision by Croydon Council to 'terminate' the Upper Norwood Library Joint Agreement was, according to Croydon, the direct consequence of '...fundamental breach of the agreement by Lambeth Council'. Such breach, according to Croydon, was the refusal by Lambeth Council 'to attend the last Annual General Meeting and failing to co-operate at the 2010 meeting.'

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Re-run AGM farce as Croydon refuses to honour Joint Library Agreement Posted - September 2011

Croydon Council's continuing failure to meet the terms of their partnership agreement with Lambeth Council, caused yet another meeting of The Upper Norwood Joint Library Committee to be abandoned last Thursday, the 15 September, when more than seventy people attended the Library Annual General Meeting, where the future of the 111-year old Library was to be considered.

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CPCA to challenge Secretary of State's approval for 180 luxury flats in Crystal Palace Park Posted - January 2011

Following the Secretary of State's Formal Decision to grant planning permission to the LDA Masterplan application for Crystal Palace Park, the CPCA have been advised that there are powerful legal grounds to challenge this in the High Court. It is currently preparing evidence and other material to tight deadlines and urgently considering the matter of costs.

>> Full story here

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Spring 2012 Newsletter
Our latest edition has pieces on the CPCA's High Court Masterplan challenge, Crystal Palace Park and the Upper Norwood Joint Library', plus a roundup of forthcoming CPCA social events.
Summer 2011 Newsletter
See our latest 24 page edition with detailed articles on local issues including the CPCA's High Court application to challenge the decision to approve the LDA Masterplan application for Crystal Palace Park.
Summer 2010 Bulletin
This latest edition is full of interesting snippets as well as looks at Triangle matters, the CPCA's early years 1969-1973 and whether public money should fund private speculation here in SE19.
Spring 2010 Bulletin
The first edition of our new regular bulletin has an overview of the public inquiry into the LDA Masterplan application, a look at the Upper Norwood Library Campaign as well as a 60 second interview with CPCA President Audrey Hammond.
Spring 2009 Newsletter
With detailed articles on local issues including the LDA Masterplan application process, conservation area planning and the potential impact of building houses on Crystal Palace Park.
Spring 2008 Newsletter
An important edition that covers the LDA Master plan application for Crystal Palace Park in great detail.

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CPCA comments, October 2011
CPCA responds to Bromley's 'Core Strategy' consultation.
Joint UNLC and CPCA submission, June 2011
An alternative financial and governance model for Lambeth's library service.
English Heritage letter, September 2008
Letter from English Heritage to Bromley Town and Planning regarding planning applications for Crystal Palace Park.
CPCA Masterplan objection letter, June 2008
The CPCA formally objects to the planning applications submitted on behalf of the LDA for Crystal Palace Park

Statutory Legal Challenge March 2012

CPCA Newsletter Spring 2012

Police warn residents about distraction burglaries 27 January 2012

Councils correspond over UNJL 17 January 2012

Message Received and Understood

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CPCA legal challenge over Park housing Posted - February 2012

CPCA responds to Bromley's 'Core Strategy' consultation Posted - December 2011

Upper Norwood Library faces closure and sale after Croydon withdraw funding Posted - November 2011

Re-run AGM farce as Croydon refuses to honour Joint Library Agreement Posted - September 2011

CPCA to challenge Secretary of State's approval for 180 luxury flats in Crystal Palace Park Posted - January 2011

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