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A Glimpse of Shirley’s Past

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After rushing around frantically buying last-minute Christmas food and gifts, why not take a break, curl up on the sofa and have a cup of tea whilst reading our newest article?

What do you know about Shirley’s past? In celebrating MORA’s 100th Anniversary, we take a look back in time with all the upheaval of the two World Wars and some touching letters in a Glimpse of Shirley’s Past.

Do you have a story or article about Shirley or the surrounding area as we would love to hear from you!

Send us an email to hello@mo-ra.co and share it with us on our stories page.

Planning Report – December 2023

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To find out the latest news on what is being planned in your local area, check out our latest Planning Report with up-to-date information on Planning Applications including developments in:

  • Addiscombe Road
  • The Glade
  • Gladeside
  • Lorne Gardens
  • Orchard Avenue
  • Orchard Rise
  • Round Grove
  • Wickham Road and Woodmere Gardens.

Also, take a look at the MORA Planning App, which gives you an easy way to track all the current and recent planning applications within the MORA area. It’s simple to use and free for you to access.

Trading Standards Warning – Guttering Scammers Active in Croydon

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A resident of central Croydon has reported that two males cold called at his home offering to clear his gutter for £39.00 and replace a seal for £25.00.

After a while the men knocked at the door and advised that they had actually replaced 10 seals at £25.00 each and cleared the gutter for £39.00. They demanded cash payment and became aggressive when the resident advised that he only had sufficient cash to cover the original amount that they had quoted and agreed upon.

Croydon Trading Standards reminds all residents not to deal with traders who cold call at your door and to look out for your neighbours who may try to engage these types of trader to do work for them.

If you are a victim of doorstep crime, or wish to report cold callers, please ring the Citizen’s Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.

Christmas and New Year Waste and Recycling Collections 2023/2024

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Waste and recycling (including clinical waste) collections will change during the weeks beginning 25 December 2023, 1 January 2024 and 8 January 2024. Collections will be up to 4 days later than usual.

Collections will return to normal from Monday 15 January 2024. Please remember to put your bins out by 6am on your collection day.

You can check your collection dates on the Croydon Council website here.

Croydon Council will be collecting your unwanted real Christmas trees from Monday 8 January 2023. Click here for more information.

Click here for the 2023/2024 Christmas Recycling Newsletter (PDF, 5.33MB)