Croydon has an ongoing ID problem.

Is it part of Surrey, a town, London borough or aspiring city?

Many residents style their home address as “Surrey”, some wish to re-join Surrey, certain areas of Croydon were historically part of Surrey, but this has not been the case for years.

Croydon Council in conjunction with Royal Mail needs to update national electronic databases, to ensure all addresses in Croydon show up as Croydon, London.

All council letters heads should end with Croydon, London.

Croydon has a university grade hospital. In conjunction with the hospital Croydon Council should create a true medical teaching facility with undergraduate facilities.

Croydon Council has missed numerous opportunities to expand Croydon College, the Cane Hill hospital site was ideal for a university campus site.

There are numerous town centre office buildings ideal for educational use. Expanding Croydon College to university status is essential.

Part of the city status process is the upgrade of Croydon Minster to a cathedral, this needs to happen.

Developers are increasing marketing developments within Croydon as being within 15 minutes by train from central London.

Cities require fast transportation links. Croydon needs a helicopter port at Kenley Aerodrome or along the Purley Way.

Croydon Council needs to work towards ensuring these changes happen before 2022, when the Queen will celebrate her platinum Jubilee and surely name Croydon as a city.

These changes will put Croydon on the map towards becoming the 52nd city in England, third city within London.

FAZ HUSSAIN

Purley