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Council Tax Support: drop-in help in South Norwood today
With Croydon Council consulting on changes to Council Tax Support, a drop-in session at South Norwood Community Kitchen (Socco Cheta, 44b Portland Road, SE25) is giving residents the chance to ask questions and share their experiences. South West London Law Centres will be there from 10am, and no expertise is needed, just turn up. The proposals could affect disabled residents, lone parents of under-fives and people on very low incomes, and the council also wants to hear from veterans facing money worries. Read more at Inside Croydon.
Quick hits
Weather: Sunny and 15°C at best, but expect a wet, blustery start with heavy rain and gusts of up to 39mph around 5-8am. It dries out by midday. [CHECK: forecast was for Crystal Palace, re-check Croydon before sending] (Met Office)
Trams: Almost half the network is shut for planned half-term works, with full service due back on 6 November. Separately, a track fault has closed Lebanon Road stop and stopped trams between Arena and Elmers End. Check TfL before you travel. [CHECK: exact sections and replacement buses not confirmed] (Inside Croydon)
On stage: Folk-rock veteran Maddy Prior talks about 55 years with Steeleye Span ahead of their Ashcroft Theatre show on Thursday 5 November. (Inside Croydon)
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On this week
Today, Tue 27 Oct, 12pm: Halloween Family Fun Day, free, BOXPARK Croydon (CR0 1LD).
Wed 28 Oct, 2pm: Craft Club: Make a Paper Camera, free drop-in, Atrium, Croydon Clocktower (CR9 1ET).
Wed 28 Oct, 7pm: Restoration Talks, an evening of open conversation about mental health with a professional panel and anonymous Q&A, £10 on the door (card only), The Front Room, 37-39 St George's Walk (CR0 1YL).
Thu 29 Oct, 11am: MINULI Makers pumpkin patch craft for ages 2-10, £12, book via Happity, Centrale Shopping Centre.
Sat 31 Oct, 11am: BOXPARK Croydon's 10th anniversary Family Feastival, free. Plus the Canny Valley exhibition opening at Turf Projects, Whitgift Centre, from 1pm.
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