Hundreds of Croydon Council homes left empty as families remain in temporary accommodation
Hundreds of empty council properties in Croydon are sitting vacant for longer periods despite thousands of families residing in temporary accommodation both inside and…
South Croydon suffering ‘smelly water leaks all summer long’
Water leaks have flowed onto pavements and roads in South Croydon “all summer”, with residents saying some trails have become slimy and smelly, forcing…
Down to Chance in South London
Frenetic, madcap and ultimately heartwarming Down to Chance is the true story of local radio reporter Genie Chance who courageously kept broadcasting in the…
Parenthood: The Art of Caring
“Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.” (Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet) Tom Cox Gallery…
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…
