Croydon Mayor Perry on trial over LTN fallout

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 Chief Kerswell disputes government ruling in Q&A

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 unveils new youth engagement strategy

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

Government considers appointing commissioners in Croydon

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

Ansari seeks to bypass Leslie arms planning rules

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

Perry calls police to remove Wandle Park squatters

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

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