South Norwood Country Park (SNCP) is a cherished green space for South Londoners, managed by a warden and supported by volunteers from the Friends of South Norwood Country Park (FSNCP). Despite their dedication, FSNCP expresses frustration over Croydon Council's lack of engagement and support, particularly regarding the renewal of café leases, reopening of damaged facilities, and addressing instances of environmental disrespect like fly-tipping. Local business owner Lucy Hopkins voices concerns about the future of her café, The Kiosk, feeling abandoned by local leadership despite community efforts to improve the park.
I'm absolutely at a loss as to why there's no engagement from Croydon, especially when you have highly motivated councillors and people in the community who are essentially working for you for free.
The council would not even support us painting a bird mural at the visitors' centre because now we're just left with graffiti there. I just don't get the mentality.
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