Here’s what our Green Party Councillors Esther Sutton and Ria Patel got up to in their Fairfield (central Croydon) ward, in May:
- Organised litter picks at Croydon Minster and Queen’s Gardens, with plenty of helpers including local residents and Croydon Green Party members.
- Spoke at the council’s planning committee to oppose the development of Stoneham House (which risks blocking light to existing residents and poor conditions for future residents), and an HMO (house in multiple occupation) in the Chatsworth Road conservation area.
- Asked questions at councillor briefings, specifically about the council’s use of AI chatbots on its website, and Youth Justice issues.
- Supported Tamworth Estate residents at a repairs drop-in event.
- Attended the Annual Council Meeting.
- Joined a meeting of the Surrey Street Action Group, a group formed to look out for the interests of Surrey Street traders.
- Attended the Faiths Together Picnic, a family-friendly gathering organised by Faiths Together in Croydon, an inter-faith network representing our borough’s diverse faiths.
- Spoke at the AGM of the National Education Union’s Croydon branch on the subject of Croydon Divest, a campaign to have Croydon Council divest pension funds from arms and environmentally-damaging organisations.
- Attended the ward panel, a regular meeting to discuss local policing issues.
- Observed a meeting of the council’s Scrutiny & Overview committee.
Keep an eye out for us as we get things done in Croydon!