Croydon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jason Perry releases video evidence showing rubbish contractors falling short of service expectations, sparking public outcry and demand for action. Just six months after awarding the garbage contractors a £40 million long-term contract to maintain the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon recorded the highest number of dog attacks in London, with nearly 9,000 dog-related incidents across the capital in three years, police data reveals. A dangerously unruly dog hurting a person or assistance dog was the subject

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon students marked years of hard work and determination as they celebrated their GCSE results, showcasing academic success and resilience. This group of Croydon students overcame numerous obstacles to meet their goals because they were the year

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dabners Pet Shop in Croydon, originally set to close this summer, has announced it is “not going anywhere” and will continue serving local pet owners. Since its first opening in 1959, Dabners Pet Shop, which is situated

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon ranked as the most popular UK location for homebuyers over the past five years, according to new data from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. With an average property price of £409,800, Croydon has become the most sought-after

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council partners with Anya Healthcare to offer round-the-clock parenting support for local families, improving early years care and wellbeing. The Croydon Anya App offers round-the-clock assistance to families during the crucial first 1001 days of a

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will not use Live Facial Recognition cameras on Surrey Street, Croydon, despite calls to curb crime and anti-social behaviour. According to some merchants, they were informed last week that Fairfield, the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local Labour members in Croydon express outrage over what they call a ‘travesty’ of the candidate selection process, demanding greater transparency and fairness. Following months of obstinate quiet on their choice of candidates for the local elections

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mural and bench honoring Elianne Andam, installed outside Croydon’s Whitgift Centre on the anniversary of her death, have been taken down. According to sources, this is done to protect them from potential harm while road construction

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A musical production celebrating the anniversary of the Windrush will be performed in Croydon, honouring the legacy and cultural impact of the Windrush generation. Jamaica Love, written and directed by Mervyn Weir and nominated for Best Musical

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dominic Glen, 33, of Croydon, has been jailed after threatening to firebomb his ex-partner in a bid to make her drop charges over a prior assault. At the Old Bailey on Thursday, August 14, he was charged

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Education has released new performance figures for Croydon’s colleges and sixth forms ahead of this year’s Results Day announcements. The results of the A-Level or post-GCSE exams that thousands of students nationwide took earlier

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, and kitchens across Croydon have been revealed. See how your local eateries scored. Inspectors evaluated the facility’s cleanliness, risk management, and food handling safety in accordance with Food Standards

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern train services through Croydon, Sutton, and Epsom will face cancellations, diversions, and bus replacements due to weekend engineering works. The modifications, which will impact trains on Saturday and Sunday (August 9 and August 10), are the

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Daniel Santana, 40, from Croydon, has been jailed for over three years after repeatedly assaulting his partner, damaging property, and harassing her by phone. The victim suffered from ongoing abuse by Santana, including physical attacks and harassment,

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A long-awaited review of council funding across England could finally bring financial relief to Croydon, one of the country’s most debt-stricken local authorities. According to a report by the nation’s top independent economics research institute, Croydon may

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour rejected six councillors in Croydon, including four Black women, sparking criticism over diversity, transparency, and internal party processes. The leaders of the national and local Labour Parties have prevented four more incumbent council members from being

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council advertises four director positions, signaling the end of Kerswell’s costly interim leadership and a move toward permanent management appointments. Given that someone at Fisher’s Folly posted advertisements for four senior positions with yearly wages of

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory Mayor Jason Perry and Croydon Council appear in High Court amid legal challenge over sudden closure of Access Croydon without prior notice. The council’s £204,000 annual chief executive, Katherine Kerswell, stated in March that Access 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