Croydon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) -Thomas Thorpe, a former officer in Bromley, Sutton, and Croydon, convicted for sending sexual images to an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old girl. He was subsequently found guilty of six child sex offenses, including trying to induce

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Carserides has taken a new job as a lobbyist in Croydon, raising eyebrows over potential conflicts due to his access to insider influence and local power networks. As Carserides concludes his brief tenure as an elected councillor

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mother and daughter say months-long water leak, delays, and poor response from Thames Water have left them struggling with minimal water access. The matter was initially brought up in February by Maxine and her daughter Tammy Ann-Harrison,

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 10 High Street Post Office will relocate to TGJones, the former WHSmith site, as part of a move to rebrand the location as the new Croydon Post Office. TGJones, a retail franchise partner, will oversee the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon homelessness charity Nightwatch has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers as it faces increasing demand for its critical community support services. Every night in Queen’s Gardens, near Croydon Town Hall, Nightwatch, which has been in operation

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents south of the Flyover grow weary of Conservative MP Chris Philp’s persistent and slightly shrill email updates, regardless of constituency. When the shadow home secretary isn’t chasing delivery drivers down the street or counting tiny

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council prosecutes two shop owners for selling illegal vapes, marking a successful trading standards crackdown on banned products in the borough. Selling vapes without the required health warning, selling vapes manufactured outside of the UK without

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon housing scheme at College Green proposes 676 flats, but only 20% are classified as affordable, raising concerns amid London’s housing crisis. A planning proposal that potentially bring in hundreds of millions of pounds for the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s £82,000-a-year Mayor joined a PR event to support Westfield’s town centre proposals amid concerns over the project’s diminishing credibility. That was the highlight of Croydon Mayor Jason Perry’s one-hour, appropriately named “Breakfast Waffle” event, which took

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A senior Tory councillor has broken Croydon’s silence, calling the government-appointed ‘improvement panel’ a failure, in rare criticism from within the party. One of the most knowledgeable and experienced of Croydon‘s 70 council members, Robert Ward, broke

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council rolls out free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) this summer, supporting families with fun, nutrition, and enrichment during holidays. This summer, Croydon Council is offering a fun program of free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell informed staff that news regarding a government-appointed commissioner could be announced later this week amid council scrutiny. Croydon’s top executive, who earns £204,000 a year, seems to have conceded to the fact that

Croydon (Parliament Politics Megazine) – AFC Croydon Athletic, co-owned by Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha, faces safety and environmental risks after an illegal camp appeared on June 25, 2025, causing massive fly-tipping and cancelled youth events. As South London Community Matters News reported,

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces criticism as its agency staffing bill reveals a £726-per-hour consultant hire, raising concerns over spending and public accountability. With spending on agency staff last year reaching an astounding £53.4 million, the serious concerns expressed

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor faces mounting pressure to dismiss council CEO Katherine Kerswell amid growing criticism and calls for change in local government leadership. There is growing pressure on Mayor Jason Perry to fire Katherine Kerswell, his £204,000 chief

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail has paused the planned removal of the East Croydon bike rack on Billinton Hill, following public concern and ongoing consultations with stakeholders. The announcement comes only one week after Inside Croydon revealed the train operators’

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Costa del Croydon, the community-driven beach activation at Centrale & Whitgift, has clinched two prestigious international marketing awards for innovation. It received recognition for its innovative approach to uniting people and transforming the shopping mall into a

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s tram network is set for a major boost as a £50 million deal secures 24 new trams, enhancing public transport capacity and modernising services. For its south London network, which connects Croydon, Beckenham Junction, and Wimbledon,

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour councillors staged a walkout amid growing backlash over the council’s alleged investments in Israeli arms firms, citing ethical concerns. Just as a campaign delegation was set to visit political officials in Thornton Heath over the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern services from East Croydon face delays due to signalling faults and urgent track work, with full suspension to Gatwick set for July 13. Overnight, there were delays and disruptions to the East Croydon to Brighton rail

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS and local agencies issue safety warnings as Croydon faces a heatwave with temperatures soaring to 32ºC, urging residents to take health precautions. NHS London has released urgent health advice, advising people to exercise caution and make

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jason Perry faces legal scrutiny as his admission over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) could expose Croydon Council to multimillion-pound claims. Lawyers for the council are anticipated to defend the mayor’s manifesto U-turn by arguing that “election

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A South Korean education delegation visited a special school in South Croydon to explore its inclusive teaching practices and progressive learning model. Because of its distinctive teaching environment for youth with severe and multiple learning difficulties, the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell rejects a government decision during a staff Q&A session, highlighting tensions over central intervention policies. The £204,000-a-year CEO sent a long letter justifying her stance the day after local government minister Jim McMahon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail has cancelled trains at East Croydon and Crystal Palace this weekend, with services replaced by buses due to planned engineering works. The modifications, which will impact trains on Saturday and Sunday (June 14 to June

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has confirmed a new strategic direction for its youth engagement services, aiming to improve outcomes and expand support across the borough. Croydon’s youth engagement program is evolving, with a stronger focus on reaching more kids

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is ‘minded to’ appoint commissioners to Croydon Council, citing ongoing concerns over financial mismanagement and governance failures. The government has declared that the appointment of commissioners is necessary because of the Council’s dire financial

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Addiscombe-based firm is supporting its director’s long-distance charity bike ride in aid of St Raphael’s Hospice, rallying community support in Croydon. In an effort to earn much-needed money for St Raphael’s Hospice, a committed colleague of

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces fresh turmoil as interim planning lead Adam resigns, intensifying leadership instability and stalling critical urban development projects. After this website looked into it, a journeyman council director who was known for charging £1,000 a

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leslie Arms owner Ansari is seeking to sidestep planning conditions imposed by Croydon Council, raising concerns over development compliance and oversight. A multimillionaire real estate entrepreneur has been letting a Grade II-listed tavern deteriorate since 2000. He

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following public backlash, Perry sought police assistance to evict squatters from Wandle Park in Croydon, escalating tensions over the site’s occupation. Without giving the squatters at the Wandle Park café the advance notice that is often necessary

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The long-delayed Westfield development in Croydon requires millions in public funding, as stakeholders warn investment is essential to move the scheme forward. The housing crisis, the closure of Old Palace School, the status of the long-promised “kiosks”

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council appoints ‘Interim Adam’ to a key planning role at a £1,000 daily rate, raising questions about public spending amid local budget pressures. This website has found that Heather Cheesbrough’s stand-in replacement is a “interim specialist”

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two people were injured in a knife attack on Frith Road, Croydon, during broad daylight, prompting police investigations and heightened community concern. Concerns regarding crime levels in downtown Croydon have been heightened by the most recent savage

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces sharp criticism from parents and councillors after axing school lollipop patrols, raising safety concerns for children at crossings. Although Croydon Council intends to eliminate its remaining school crossing patrols by the end of the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour in Croydon faces mounting challenges as financial troubles and declining membership numbers raise questions about the party’s local strength. The Conservatives and Labour have controlled British politics for the last century. The Conservatives and Labour have

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Carers Centre users in Croydon allege they were excluded from a key Care Quality Commission inspection, raising concerns over transparency and representation. When inspectors from the Care Quality Commission visit Fisher’s Folly this week to examine the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s chief strongly denies allegations of demanding £200,000 from Crystal Palace for a victory parade, amid growing scrutiny and local backlash. The borough’s council members have been urged by Croydon’s chief executive to assist in handling

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – St Joseph’s RC School in Croydon has been praised by Ofsted for delivering an “outstanding” education, offering a private school experience for free. The report was released in January after inspectors visited the St. Joseph’s RC Federation

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s £22 million ‘bridge to nowhere’ remains unopened 12 years after construction, raising fresh concerns over public spending and infrastructure delays. “It’s taking an awfully long time for that concrete to dry, isn’t it!” chuckles 72-year-old Dave

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon MP Steve Reed receives political backlash and a ‘yellow card’ warning for close ties to water industry lobbyists amid public accountability concerns. Steve Reed OBE, the MP for Streatham (who is also incompatible with Croydon North),

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Veolia has defended its handling of Croydon waste services after reports emerged of households facing over seven weeks of missed bin collections. Shirley residents claimed that after waste management provider Veolia neglected to collect their trash cans,

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon family has spent 9,500 days in temporary accommodation, spotlighting a national crisis as 130,000 households face long-term emergency housing. The number comprises 165,510 children and has increased by over 15% in the past year alone. 

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell has not responded to a formal complaint regarding the high costs tied to the council’s ‘Our Croydon’ public engagement scheme. The mayor and chief executive of the borough, who are becoming more and

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofsted has released its latest inspection report for St Peter’s Primary School in Croydon, offering a detailed assessment of standards and pupil progress. As reported by Your Local Guardian, the “ambitious curriculum,” “strong leadership,” and “nurturing environment”

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A leaked recording reveals Croydon MP Chris Philp knew Brexit would hinder asylum policy, despite previous public claims by the Conservative government. As reported by Inside Croydon, former Conservative government immigration minister and Croydon South MP Chris

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home-Start London reveals 86% of Croydon families face cost of living pressures, with many citing financial strain as a major challenge in parenting. As reported by Inside Croydon, the results, which were made public during Maternal Mental

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ongoing missed bin collections in Croydon have led to overflowing rubbish on streets, drawing public complaints over hygiene and a persistent foul odour. As reported by South London Press, the disturbance came after Veolia Garbage Management and

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Croydon’s tram network with special events celebrating its impact on public transport. As reported by Inside Croydon, large portions of the Croydon Trams network were closed early on