Since 2020, our group has grown organically into a more independent, community driven volunteer group. A constitutional change was agreed by the members to reflect our devolvement from the activities of the Croydon Council’s Regeneration Department. The former “Town Team” was renamed “Forum” and its first meeting was held in April 2025. We were honoured […]
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1. Chair’s Welcomea. Self-introduction by Team members i. Spurgeon’sCollegehasjoinedtheTownTeamii. Libby is Chair of the Fiends of South Norwood Library b. Brief description of the Market’s history and progress. 2. TheTownTeam- what we are and howthingsshouldwork: Members being more active a. Restructuring of Working Groups A summary of the origins and background of WLSE25 and its
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Our annual AGM took place at Socca Cheta Community Centre. It was an opportunity to see the venue and enjoy the space. Terry Lewis (All Heads Recognised) and Tex Powell (Dominoes Club) provided snacks and beverages. We discussed the future of the group and were enthused to see a few new members who expressed willingness
In 2022, We Love SE25 began to discuss stepping back from the Council’s regeneration efforts and move forward independently as a community group. We had raised what we think are serious concerns about funds and how the whole award couldn’t be allocated to the area. We also pushed for updates on key projects and have
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In partnership with People for Portland Road, we celebrated our local history with the remarkable contributions of two outstanding women. Supporting the ongoing heritage trail initiative, we will unveil two plaques as a tribute to the pivotal roles played by Ethel Fennings, a Suffragist, and Mary Pearson, a Suffragette, in advocating for women’s right to
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The AGM will be held on 18th September at Stanley Arts. Doors will open at 6:00 and meeting will commence at 6:30 and will close by 8:00 p.m. This is an important meeting as we will revise the Constitution in line with the needs of local community. A copy of the Constitution is below for
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Minutes of the meeting held at Stanley Arts on 24th April 2023, are attached below.
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Apply for a Mini Grant The 2022/23 Mini Grant Programme will open for the last time this year. Last year we funded 12 wonderful projects, each receiving £500, some of which have gone on to achieve national acclaim. So do share your ideas that meet our criteria, you might well receive a small grant. Details
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Good News for South Norwood!! Cause for Celebration!! We thought we would take the opportunity to congratulate, the Brutalist Library, one of our town team members, for this coup for South Norwood. Our beloved library is sharing the stage with many other important 20th century buildings in this book by Elain Harwood on “Brutalist Britain”
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Below is the draft minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at the Victory Club on the 24th September 2022. Please email us at info@welovese25.com if you have any amendments to make. AGM Meeting InvitationWe Love SE25 AGMSaturday 24 Sept 2022 1.00pm – 2.30pm SEE PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE OUR HIGH STREET Come early to see
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