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…
Who runs Croydon?
The Labour Party’s control of Croydon has come to an end, with all five major parties now represented on the council. Although Labour emerged…
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…
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…
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.…
East Croydon rail bridge clears way for completion, but delays remain
The long-delayed East Croydon pedestrian bridge has cleared what could be its final obstacle, with the signing of a key funding agreement paving the…
Croydon listed among those with highest HMO rejections
Croydon is one of the strictest local authorities in the country for landlords seeking to create Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), according to new…
Croydon Council lacks system to track vacant sites
Croydon Council has no central system for tracking the borough’s long-term vacant buildings and stalled development sites, a Freedom of Information (FOI) response has…
