Outrage after vandals destroy beloved guide dog’s memorial tree
A visually impaired man has said the vandalism of a memorial tree dedicated to his beloved former guide dog felt like “someone destroying a…
Croydon Council error forced family to sell grandmother’s home for care fees
A grieving family was wrongly forced to sell their grandmother’s home to cover care costs due to errors by Croydon Council, a recent watchdog…
Croydon shopkeepers support plans to tag repeat shoplifters
“If you are seen as soft here they will batter you,” says Benedict Selvaratnam, speaking on the shop floor where he and his staff…
Street drinking in Mitcham is ‘out of control’, but council has no plans to renew police powers
Street drinking is “out of control” in Mitcham town centre, according to a local business owner, who says police are called out several times…
Why are Wimbledon’s streets so ‘filthy’?
The prolonged spell of hot weather has been a boon for London’s hospitality sector, with more people staying to enjoy food and drink during…
Decision on Croydon Flyover funding expected this autumn
A decision on whether the Croydon Flyover will receive the government funding needed for a major refurbishment is expected this autumn, Transport for London…
Merton Council urged to launch emergency Local Plan review after Majestic Way approval
Merton Council has declined to comment on a letter from a Mitcham community group calling for an emergency review of its planning policies following…
Patients are spending longer at Croydon University Hospital A&E as average times rise since the pandemic
Patients are spending significantly longer in Croydon University Hospital’s A&E department, with new data showing average times have increased by nearly 52% since 2021.…
Croydon Council approves retrospective changes to ‘monstrosity’ flats
Croydon Council has approved retrospective planning permission for changes to a block of flats which critics say have made it almost entirely different from…
Merton Council ‘failed’ to provide a carer assessment to struggling mother
A mum was left without an answer for nearly a year on whether she was entitled to more support despite repeatedly telling her local…
Croydon Council borrowing could reach £900m by 2030
Croydon expects to have borrowed a total of £900m from the government by 2030, according to its latest financial plans. The council’s growing reliance…
Croydon care home downgraded by watchdog after residents ‘felt isolated by staff shortages’
Vulnerable elderly residents at a Croydon care home have been left feeling isolated in their bedrooms because of chronic staffing shortages, inspectors have found.…
