As reported in December, Croydon Council is proposing to close Cherry Orchard Garden Centre, which is staffed by volunteers with learning difficulties https://eastcroydon.org.uk/2022/12/05/sign-the-petition-against-the-closure-of-cherry-orchard-garden-centre-171-st-james-road/
A petition against the closure has been supported by nearly 2000 people, requiring Croydon Councillors to debate this issue. The debate will take place at a meeting to be held in the Council Chamber at Croydon Town Hall in Katharine Street at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 1 February.
Information about how to attend either online or in person can be found here https://democracy.croydon.gov.uk/mgCalendarMonthView.aspx?GL=1&bcr=1&utm_source=interaction&utm_medium=find-it&utm_campaign=council-meetings
The agenda can be found here https://democracy.croydon.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=134&MId=3003
Before the meeting, you may wish to let your ward councillor know how you feel about the closure. Their contact details can be found on this webpage https://democracy.croydon.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?FN=WARD&VW=TABLE&PIC=1. The email addresses for the Addiscombe West Councillors, who serve the ECCO area, are
East Croydon Community Organisation 