Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council CEO Katherine Kerswell issues stern warning to staff after reports of verbal abuse, vowing zero tolerance for mistreatment of employees. Following reports of “verbal abuse” aimed at Fisher’s Folly security personnel, Katherine Kerswell, the authority’s
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dr. Yusuf Ali Osman, a blind doctor, 45 years-old, wins a landmark legal challenge against Croydon Council over an inaccessible postal voting system. After the council mailed him voting paperwork that he was unable to read, he
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after the RSPCA prosecuted him for starving and neglecting his XL bully. Following an inspection of his bulldog, Raynor, in a malnourished state with severe
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry’s council forced to withdraw Heathfield House from auction, marking the latest U-turn for cash-strapped authority. At a reference price of £1 million, Perry was proposing a 125-year lease on the Grade II-listed Italianate
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Council gives green light to the plan to transform Whitgift Centre, Centrale, and surrounding areas, paving way for major redevelopment. The developers of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have filed a planning application framework detailing their intentions to transform the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield execs reveal plan to replace two-thirds of Croydon town centre’s space with residential flats, reports housing correspondent Barratt Holmes. When executives and architects representing Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield gave a lengthy presentation to the planning committee last week about
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men who fatally stabbed a man in Croydon and then ordered pints of Guinness at a pub minutes later have been found guilty of murder at trial. The Old Bailey was informed that Rijkaard Siafa, 22,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon senior council official claims no knowledge of the Carers’ Centre closure or new service provider during a heated meeting in George Street. The abrupt decision to change the supplier of an essential part of the local
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hindu organisation has bought Croydon’s Old Palace school site for £7.5M, pledging to restore and invest in the school after its closure last summer. After many years of operation as a high-achieving girls’ school, the prep
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ahead of Croydon Council’s budget meetings, Green councillors propose a 50% cut in the Mayor’s special allowances, urging more realistic financial policies. “Honesty about the mess we are in and fairness in making those who can afford
