TfL to celebrate 25 years of Croydon tram network

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

Facial recognition tech sparks debate in Croydon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon police face public backlash and support as they introduce permanent facial recognition technology, raising civil liberties and privacy concerns. As reported by East London Lines, although some people applauded the Metropolitan Police’s decision to permanently use

Moonlighting MPs rally behind Basher Lewis in Sutton

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Moonlighting MPs draw scrutiny as they lend support to controversial figure Basher Lewis in Sutton, raising ethical concerns over parliamentary priorities. According to Rose Hill, dual-role representatives serving as both ward councillors and constituency MPs are increasingly

Croydon leads London in toddler A&E admissions

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon reports 29,715 A&E visits for children under four—111% above London’s average—highlighting concerns over playground safety and supervision. With nearly 30,000 hospital admissions over the previous 12 months, Croydon had the most A&E visits for children under

Party leaders slammed for Croydon candidate missteps

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s selection of Rowenna Davis as Croydon mayoral candidate faces internal backlash, highlighting party tensions and concerns over leadership decisions. The remaining members of the Labour party in Croydon, including those referred to as belonging to the

Croydon housing out of special measures after 4 years

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s housing department has officially been removed from special measures after four years of oversight following serious performance concerns. In 2021, the “slum-like” and “dangerous squalor” conditions at Regina Road’s municipal apartments sparked a national crisis.

Croydon Council begins trial of 80% accurate AI system

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council begins testing an artificial intelligence system with only 80% accuracy, raising concerns over reliability and implications for decision-making. A flawed method for handling Council Tax inquiries has been released to the public by the borough’s

Croydon Council blocks staff from reading news site

Following confirmation that Croydon Council employees have been prevented from reading Inside Croydon, the executives who occupy the upper floors of Fisher’s Folly are becoming increasingly paranoid and have a siege mentality. Even elected council members have discovered that they are prohibited

Labour ends suspension of ex-Croydon Leader Newman

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party ends suspension of ex-Croydon Council leader Tony Newman, despite past controversies linked to financial mismanagement and governance failures. The two men who oversaw what at the time was the largest financial collapse in English local

Croydon doubles fly-tipping fines in major crackdown

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has more than doubled fly-tipping fines in a bid to tackle illegal dumping and improve street cleanliness through stricter enforcement. According to the council, fly-tippers cost it over £1 million in 2024 alone. Fixed penalty

Labour blocks Croydon members from Mayoral Q&A

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party faces backlash after blocking members from questioning Croydon mayoral candidates Rowenna Davis and Manju Shahul-Hameed in a Zoom meeting. Before members could cast their votes, this would be the only time the council members appeared

Ashburton Park in Croydon gets £1.6M lottery boost

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A year after celebrating its centenary, Croydon’s Ashburton Park has secured a £1.6 million National Lottery grant to fund major restoration and community projects. The council’s plans to “celebrate” Ashburton Park’s important anniversary are already a touch

Croydon vape shop faces action over pavement blocks

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor to take legal action against a controversial vape shop owner accused of repeatedly obstructing pavements with cargo stacks, sparking complaints. This long-awaited action is a part of the borough’s “crackdown” on antisocial behaviour by Croydon

Croydon faces criticism over faulty CCTV network

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces mounting criticism as nearly a third of its public CCTV cameras remain non-functional, creating surveillance blackspots across the borough. Experts caution that these surveillance loopholes are jeopardizing attempts to prevent crime and endanger public