News from People for Portland Road Summer 2006

Our aims for the Portland Road area 

People for Portland Road is a group of residents, traders and concerned individuals working to conserve and enhance the local area, chaired by local councillor Paul Scott.  All of our activities are run by volunteers in their spare time.  Do you care about Portland Road?  We aim to improve its appearance, encourage community involvement and enhance the safety and accessibility of our environment.  If you would like to join us, please get in touch;

email: contact@peopleforportlandroad.org.uk

write to: Councillor Paul Scott,  The Town Hall, Katherine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Demanding the Leisure facilities we deserve 

We are shocked and disappointed by the decision of the new leadership of Croydon Council to cancel the plans for a new leisure centre at the heart of our community and to substitute the promised facilities with a ‘refurbishment’ of the existing building.  This drastic cancellation of the much needed brand new facility was made as a cost cutting measure with no consultation with the local community, where the planned investment is desperately needed. 

Following our successful protest on the 24th June (pictured), we know that many people and traders feel the same way and there is a way to get our voices heard.

Sign the petition: available in many shops on Portland Road or email us for your copy:

contact@peopleforportlandroad.org.uk

Public meeting:  At the Stanley Halls on the 10th July at 7pm—come along and bring a neighbour.

Together we can make our voices heard!

World of Portland Road Community Fair 

We are pleased to announce the inaugural PPR Community Fair on Saturday the 22nd of July in Oakley Road.  The Fair is a chance for the local community to get together and find out more about what is happening right here in our area and is brought to you thanks to sponsorship by Kilostate Estate Agents and Fusion Hair and Beauty.  Many other local businesses are also supporting the fair by providing quality raffle prizes.  Come along to the fair to browse the stalls, try your luck in our raffle, watch performances, demonstrations and more!  If you would like to get involved in the fair there is still time.  Maybe your business or organisation would like to run a stall or give a performance?  Please get in touch: contact@peopleforportlandroad.org.uk

Supporting Nithusha Store

People for Portland Road condemns the racist arson attack on Nithusha Store at 355 Portland Road and we would like to take this opportunity to wish the proprietor a speedy recovery from injuries sustained during the fire.  Racism and racist violence have no place in our society and we encourage everyone to show their support as soon as they are back in business. 

Saturday July 22nd 2006

11am until 4pm

World of Portland Road Community Fair

Oakley Road, (off Portland Road) South Norwood, SE25

FREE ENTRY                    Brought to you by People for Portland Road 

Connexions Youth Service   St Lukes church   Wagging Tails dog training

Croydon Society  Bric a Brac and book stalls    Woodside Bereavement Centre South Norwood Residents Association   People for Portland Road  

Marc Davis Karate   Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation  Treasures gifts      

Paris Rock Jive dancing    EDF energy  St Marks church   Free Kids activities   

St John Ambulance   Guides, Brownies and Rainbows   And many more...

Grand opening by MP Andrew Pelling 11am

Refreshments available   Raffle draw 3pm