Croydon Council have decided to shut down this much loved local garden centre, that has existed for more than thirty years. Not only does it provide a useful amenity for the people of Central Croydon and surrounding areas, it also provides valuable livelihoods for people with learning difficulties. This much loved local institution does not cost much to run but is a precious public asset that is valued by many people in Croydon. The closure will save the bankrupt Council hardly any money but will devastate the lives of the people that work there, and Croydon will be a far poorer place without The Cherry Orchard Garden Centre. I have therefore started this online petition so that many of the garden centres customers can show how strongly they feel about the proposed closure. We urge Croydon Council to reconsider their decision, and allow The Cherry Orchard Garden Centre to continue to thrive.