Uncategorized Crawley Observer Column, Wednesday 2nd December 2020 3 Dec 20201 Dec 2020 In George Orwell's 1984, one of the ways the fictional totalitarian government controlled the British people was through 'new-speak', an approved version of the English language where the meanings of…
Uncategorized Tier 2 – Crawley Council Services Update 2 Dec 20202 Dec 2020 With Crawley moving into tier 2 on Wednesday (2 December), some Crawley Borough Council buildings will reopen. The Town Hall will reopen for appointments only from 10am-4pm on Wednesday. To…
Uncategorized Keynote speech to the DIVERSECrawley AGM 2020 27 Nov 20201 Dec 2020 Could I start by passing on my thanks to Ashwin for inviting me today and my gratitude to all those who contribute to the work of this wonderful group? I…
Uncategorized Crawley Observer Column, Wednesday 25th November 2020 26 Nov 202024 Nov 2020 Since the first lockdown, Crawley has gained the reputation for being England's 'furlough capital' due to 40% of working age residents either being forced onto furlough or claiming Self-Employment Income…
Uncategorized Open letter to Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP on evictions during the pandemic 25 Nov 202024 Nov 2020 Dear Secretary of State, Re: Tenants facing historical eviction crisis during COVID-19 pandemic We are writing to you to express our grave concerns about the growing inability of hundreds of…
Uncategorized Apply now for discretionary business grants 22 Nov 202020 Nov 2020 Eligible businesses can now apply for discretionary business grants. The government has given the council £2,248,180 in Additional Restrictions Grant, which is given to businesses that don’t pay business rates…