The referendum for a Democratically Elected Mayor of Croydon will be on October 7.
The DEMOC Campaign Launch will be on Zoom on 12 May at 8pm.
The Zoom call opens at 7.45pm with limits on attendance – so try to connect early.
There will be speakers from Residents’ Associations and from across the political divide.
Please let DEMOC know if you wish to join the meeting by sending an email to: DEMOCInfo@democ.org.uk.
In September 2020, the Campaign for a Democratically Elected Mayor of Croydon (DEMOC) formally handed in its petition that required Croydon Council to hold a referendum giving the people of Croydon the choice to change from the current failed council system to a new mayor, chosen directly by every voter in Croydon.
The Council at first refused to accept the petition was valid. After being threatened with court action, Croydon Council agreed to hold a referendum on 7th October 2021.
DEMOC are a group of Croydon Residents’ Associations supported by 17,000 residents seeking to change the way Croydon Council is run and make it better for all residents.
With the higher profile and status the position of Mayor brings, and with a mandate from the people, the Mayor will be well placed to bring the town together behind the steps that are now essential to put the town’s finances back on a sound footing including negotiation with Central Government. A Mayor can also create and develop a new vision for the town’s future in the post Covid-19, post-Brexit era, including a plan for the town centre.
For more information and details of how to help the campaign, visit the DEMOC website at: www.democ.org.uk.
Thank you to all who have participated in the Libraries Consultation process, and are keen to be involved with the proposed changes to our libraries.
To provide more time, we are extending the consultation deadline to 14 March 2021, and if you have any additional comments we are allowing multiple survey submissions.
The Libraries Consultation has had over 1400 responses to date, and many residents have questions which we would like to address in a series of Zoom webinars:
20 February Saturday
10.30am-11.30am
All Libraries service webinar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141172349297
20 February Saturday
12noon-1.00pm
How to run a community library – with The Community Run Libraries National Peer Network: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141177717353
22 February Monday
6.00pm-7.00pm
South Norwood Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141178744425
23 February Tuesday
5.30pm-6.30pm
Broad Green Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141178832689
23 February Tuesday
6.45pm–7.45pm
Shirley Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141179013229
24 February Wednesday
5.30pm-6.30pm
Bradmore Green Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141181893845
24 February Wednesday
6.45pm-7.45pm
Sanderstead Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141182056331
These sessions will be recorded and available to access after the event.
Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/CroyLibsEventbrite.
Submit your questions in advance (please note the relevant session) to librariesconsultation@croydon.gov.uk, or leave a message on 0207 884 5159.
For more details see the Libraries consultation website: www.croydon.gov.uk/library-consultation
Bradmore Green, Broad Green, Sanderstead, Shirley and South Norwood libraries have been earmarked for closure by Croydon Council.
Are YOU concerned about the five libraries under threat and the wider impact this will have on our much valued and well-used public library service in Croydon?
Join with others to discuss the consultation and what we can do to campaign to save our libraries.
Email SaveCroydonLibraries@gmail.com for login in details.
