Mayor of London Boris Johnson will return to Croydon for a recession busting meeting promoted as “Building a Road to Economic Recovery”.

Joining him for the debate will be representatives from the Federation of Small Businesses, South London Business and the LDA.

Councillor Steve O’Connell said: “The evening with Boris Johnson and a panel of expert speakers, is another step that shows we’re on the side of local people, understanding their concerns and willing to listen and do whatever more we can.”

It will be held at the Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls at 7pm on the July 22. Admission is free and tickets may be obtained from the Fairfieldbox office on 020 8688 9291 or online at fairfield.co.uk.

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