The local conservative council plan to shut the only High School in New Addington and Fieldway. This is a town of over 22,000 people. Labour says that a new building should be supported serving this distinct community.
The local tory Council has closed Selhurst High School. The very expensive state of the art Astro Pitch is within their grounds. Brit School steps in with the support of Gerry Ryan, CPFC, CYDT etc
Croydon Council were met with stiff resistance at the meeting of the full council on 14 July 2008. Here Tony Newman, Labour Leader, speaks before the council vote.