Croydon

Crogedene 809 (Anglo-Saxon charter), Croindene 1086 (Domesday Book), Croienden c. 1150, Croindone 1129, Croydone c. 1240, that is 'valley where wild saffron grows', from Old English. Croydon first became a borough in 1886, but the new London Borough of Croydon was created in 1965.

The Metro in Camden

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Your GLA candidate

Name: Steve O'Connell

"Londoners deserve a change. The existing Mayor is clapped out, out of ideas, and increasingly in hock to nutty left-wing interest groups. London needs a Mayor with vision, energy and style who will take the sword to crime and a failing transport system. A Mayor who will embrace all Londoners, whatever their background. His name is Boris and I'm backing him to win."

You decide

Each week we'll get our GLA candidate to ask Boris a question from the ones below that you select is most important

Which of these questions would you like me to ask Boris on your behalf most?

What will Boris do to redress the over-crowded and unsafe nature of public transport?
How will Boris change the undemocratic planning system?
How will Boris provide a fair deal to ALL London's boroughs?

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You love

What do people love about Croydon?

Top 3 loves

Tramlink (66 votes)
The Metro (49 votes)
Tramlink (no one calls it The Metro!) (46 votes)

Most recent love

The Whitgift Centre (16 votes)

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