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Have Your Say – Croydon’s Addiscombe East-West Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety Proposals
The Addiscombe East and West Neighbourhood Project started in October 2023 after residents raised road safety issues about the high level of through traffic in some residential roads.
The solid colour on the map is the outer boundary of the area the scheme covers. Neighbourhoods outside of the area are still part of the overall consultation.
Resident involvement and objectives
Since October 2023 the Council has been working with representatives from local resident associations including:
- East Croydon Community Organisation (ECCO)
- H.O.M.E. Residents’ Association
- Addiscombe & Shirley Park Residents’ Association (ASPRA)
- Blackhorse Residents’ Association
- CHASE Residents’ Association
- Whitgift Estate Residents’ Association
- Parkhill Residents’ Association
A co-design exercise was held on 27 January 2024 with representatives from the resident associations in the borough.
View the outcomes of the co-design exercise (PDF, 4KB)
The key objectives of this project are to:
- reduce the level of through traffic in the residential roads in the map
- reduce traffic speeds where vehicles are going above the speed limit and reduce the perception of road danger
- improve road safety
- encourage more walking and cycling
To help achieve these objectives we have been working closely and collaboratively with representatives from resident associations within and also outside of the borough to co-design solutions to improve their neighbourhoods.
We will continue to:
- build on relationships with residents
- work together to find the best solutions
- be clear about the key aims and objectives of the project and its scope
- ensure residents have opportunities to offer their solutions to resolve traffic and road safety problems
- communicate regularly to keep residents informed and involved throughout the various project stages
Click here for more information and documents about the proposed objectives and measures
Have your say
Complete our survey and have your say on our set of proposals to address through traffic and road safety issues in the Addiscombe East-West neighbourhood.
Trading Standards – A Guide to Buying Toys this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, the excitement of finding the perfect toys for children fills the air.
However, while you’re busy contemplating the latest trends and most desired gifts, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. This guide will help you navigate key advice to ensure that your purchases are not only fun but also safe for your little ones.
In the UK, the General Product Safety Regulations 1994 lay the groundwork for ensuring that toys and other products are safe for consumer use. Under these regulations, manufacturers are required to make sure their products are safe before they reach the market. As a shopper, you should look for signs that the manufacturer is compliant with these regulations.
Key things to consider include:
- Product Labels: Ensure the toys come with proper labelling that indicates compliance with safety regulations.
- Safety Warnings: Pay attention to any warnings regarding age suitability. Toys designed for older children may not be safe for younger ones.
Toy Safety Regulations 2011
In addition to the general safety regulations, the Toy Safety Regulations 2011 provide more specific guidelines about toys. These regulations set strict safety standards that all toys sold in the UK must adhere to.
To stay informed, you should look for toys that:
- Meet British or European Standards: If a toy carries the BS EN 71 mark, you can be assured it has passed safety tests specifically designed for toys.
- Have no Small Parts: For children under three, avoid toys with small parts that can present a choking hazard.
This applies to both toys bought in a shop or online
Trading Standards Alert – Mobile Phones for Sale in Supermarket Car Parks
Croydon Trading Standards have received a report that mobile phones are being offered for sale in the car parks of supermarket stores.
A vulnerable elderly person was recently approached in a Sainsburys car park in Croydon and offered a mobile phone. The person was persuaded to withdraw cash from a nearby cash machine to pay for the phone. The phone was unusable. It is highly likely that the phone was stolen.
Trading Standards wish to remind Croydon residents not to engage with people offering phones or any other goods in the street.
If you are approached by somebody trying to sell fake or stolen goods, please contact the Police on 101.
Mayor of London LAND4LDN – Call for Sites
Mayor of London
LAND4LDN – Call for Sites
Have you got a site suggestion for land that could come forward for development?
We want to hear from you!
What is LAND4LDN?
- London’s land supply program harnessing digital solutions to manage land supply for the future delivery of housing across the city
- Streamline the planning process through enabling all planning authorities across London to share a single data set
- Help inform the London Plan and evidence base for local plans
- Facilitate collaborative efforts in shaping London’s future
What are we doing and why?
London is under pressure to deliver more housing. To do this, we need to understand what sites are coming forward over the next 5/ 10 years, and what needs to happen to bring them to deliver homes for Londoners.
The Call for Sites submission service makes it quick and easy to contribute to the next Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA), and the LAND4LDN platform provides new functionality for boroughs to share the same data set and manage land supply information.
All of this is a crucial process in producing the SHLAA, enabling planning authorities in London to identify land available for future housing development. Landowners, developers, planning consultants, and members of the public are invited to submit sites they consider suitable for new housing projects. The submitted sites are then reviewed and assessed for their suitability and viability for development through the SHLAA conducted with local planning authorities.
The data collected is vital for informing the London Plan and forming the evidence base for local plans, ensuring a more effective and streamlined approach to planning for London’s future housing delivery. This is now a joined-up approach – sites that are not submitted through this process, are unlikely to result in allocations in local plans.
Learn more here and submit your site
Closing Date: 11.59pm – 30 November 2024