Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting (21st May 2008)

Policing Matters: PCSO Andrew Smith (Addiscombe Safer Neighbourhood Team) reported the recent closure of 3 Crack Houses, 10 ABA's (Acceptable Behaviour Agreements) have been issued

Road Safety Panel: Speed traps are to be set up at accident black spots across the Borough. The danger of cars speeding down Morland Avenue will be discussed at the next meeting of the Road Safety Panel.

Uniformed Youth Groups: Project "YOU" (Youth Organisation - Uniforms) has been set up to encourage young people in Croydon to join the Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps, St. John's Ambulance or the Volunteer Cadet Corps. For more information click HERE

Croydon Street Lighting: Croydon's aged street lighting infrastructure will take 5 years to replace. Work is due to commence at the end of 2009/early 2010.

Croydon Savers Credit Union Ltd.: this is a savings and loans co-operative with its registered office at Taberner House. It is authorised and regulated by the F.S.A. and it offers a low cost flexible loan scheme. Joining fees £1 (unwaged) or £5 (waged) For more information click HERE

Keep Mayday Local: A committee is to be set up to enable communication between the hospital and the public. It will consist of 4 governors from each of the North, Central and South public constituencies.

Environmental Issues: The Environmental Response Team currently take an average of 3 days to remove reported graffiti. Bolt-down litter bins are being installed. These are mostly by bus stops on main traffic arteries and in district centres. An intensive cleaning operation took place in Lower Addiscombe Road to address staining caused by chewing gum and the like. Fly-tipping continues to be a problem. Fixed Penalty Notices are issued to residents and businesses for fly-tipping and littering by Streetscene staff and Enforcement Officers. The Law states that all dogs must be under control at all times. stray dogs should be reported to the Council on 8726 6200. The Council'c Dog Warden will then investigate.

District Strategies Meeting: Help shape the future of Addiscombe.

Informal "Drop-in" meeting between 5.pm to 9pm but people are encouraged to to turn up at 7pm. Meeting to be held at the Addiscombe Baptist Church at 201a Morland Avenue

Safer Neighbourhood Team

The local Safer Neighbourhood Team are hoping to arrange a regular surgery to allow local residents to pop in to discuss any issues and concerns.For full list of team click here

Holistic Fitness

Classes for Holistic Fitness are held every Tuesday at the Sir Philip Game Centre, 38 Morland Avenue, East Croydon. Contact Gillian on 020 8654 1349 for more information. All welcome. There is ample free parking, changing/shower facilities and only £3 which includes light refreshments.

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