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
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
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents accuse the council of disguising a sale as a long lease for historic Heathfield House, raising backlash over the future of the heritage site. Critics claim the council essentially signed the property over to a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Croydon CEO Jo Negrini makes a centre stage return, pitching in support of Mayor Sadiq Khan during his Croydon campaign, reigniting local debate. Following her most recent trip to the south of France for the famed
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s former planning chief has praised the borough development projects, offering a surprisingly upbeat assessment amid mounting criticism from residents. After quitting her position that paid over £130,000 earlier this month, Heather Cheesbrough, the former “director of
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 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men have been sentenced to prison for murdering Rijkaard Siafa, who was fatally stabbed in an alley near Croydon market in a shocking act of violence. For the murder of Rijkaard Siafa, Rammon Mali, 33, of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon parents and carers have received their child’s primary school reception place offer for September, marking a key milestone in the education journey. While 86.7% of children received their first choice, 96.5% of parents or carers selected
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour’s mayoral candidate has blasted the borough’s current state, calling it a “depressing shadow” of its former self in a candid statement. The remarks were made by Waddon councillor Rowenna Davis after she was chosen to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Labour Party members have endorsed Cllr Stuart King’s deputy, Louisa Davis, with 82% backing her as their 2026 mayoral candidate in a key vote. Today marked the official start of the 2026 Croydon Mayoral race as
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nearly 10,000 back Liberty’s petition urging stricter oversight on Live Facial Recognition as Croydon Council faces criticism over lack of public debate. Although there is currently no legal precedent for the deployment of LFR cameras, the Met
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Logistics specialist Chancerygate and CBRE IM secure £18m loan from Investec Bank to develop ‘The Works’, a 93,000sq ft Grade A industrial scheme in Croydon. Last month, work on The Works began. Three structures divided into fifteen
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Garwood Foundation receives £800 from a secret designer handbag drop organised by a Knightsbridge influencer to aid its fundraising campaign. At the end of last month, Hanushka Toni, the owner of Sellier Knightsbridge, a luxury goods
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
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pizza City in Croydon has submitted plans to extend its opening hours to 3am, sparking concerns among residents over noise and late-night disturbances. The Licensing Sub-Committee of Croydon Council will meet tomorrow, April 15, at 10.30 a.m.,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry faces backlash after refusing to accept two petitions signed by over 5,000 locals at a full council meeting at the Town Hall. As the Conservative-controlled council refuses to discuss the situation at the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man is arrested after Met Police found a woman dead in a Croydon home early this morning following reports she was “unresponsive.” Investigation ongoing. The woman was declared dead at the scene of the emergency services’
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – East Croydon commuters launch a petition urging Network Rail to install ticket gates on the new bridge amid fears of overcrowding and long queues at peak hours. With almost 1,000 signatures, individuals are angry that without this
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
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 (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 (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
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has approved converting Apollo and Lunar House—two 1960s office blocks on Wellesley Road—into 580 new residential flats. As part of a plan on behalf of Singaporean real estate developers Ho Bee Land, more than 580
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landowner behind the long-delayed Westfield redevelopment in Croydon is requesting public funding to revive the stalled project amid mounting pressure. The Whitgift Foundation is negotiating with the federal government and the Mayor of London for a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Croydon mayoral candidate selection ends tomorrow using the online Anonyvoter system, without holding any in-person selection meetings. The London region office of the party is in charge of all aspects of the process, including tomorrow night’s
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fears of overcrowding and cancellations spark fresh calls to overhaul two Croydon rail stations as part of a Brighton Mainline review, reports Harrison Galliven. According to MPs, “urgent” modifications are required to boost capacity at East Croydon
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club in Croydon saved from sale after a community campaign raised £25,000, forcing the council to halt plans to sell the land. When the council announced plans to sell its lease as part
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon businesses and traders support the Met’s pilot project introducing the UK’s first permanent live facial recognition cameras to combat rising crime. According to the Met, the cameras will be mounted on buildings or lampposts and will
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon woman fractured her spine using an NHS bed aid after the council cut her overnight care. Watchdog finds Croydon Council failed in its duty. The decision by Croydon council to stop financing her nighttime care,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry misled residents by falsely claiming other London councils use an appointments-only system like Access Croydon’s new policy. Katherine Kerswell, the council’s £204,000 chief executive, told the public earlier this month that Access Croydon
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – White Hut Studios launches the Elevate programme in Croydon, providing young musicians with opportunities to develop skills and kick-start their music careers. The White Hut Elevate program, which aims to develop up-and-coming talent, targets Croydon residents between
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 21-year-old criminology student faces life in jail for murdering Amie Gray and attempting to kill Leanne Miles in a knife attack on Bournemouth beach. On May 24 of last year, while the 34-year-old physical trainer and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new podcast studio, launched with Croydon Council, aims to equip young people with creative and technical skills, fostering media talent in the borough. All Heads Recognised (AHR), which offers educational support for youth, is running a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Controversial Orwellian-style police cameras have arrived in Croydon, raising concerns over surveillance and privacy in the borough’s public spaces. For the first time in British history, the Metropolitan Police have been granted permission to place permanent Live
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has officially moved to Bernard Weatherill House, marking a significant relocation aimed at improving operations and public services. Next week, council tax will increase to all-time highs, and Katherine Kerswell, the chief executive officer, will
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Croydon cabinet member Manju Shahul-Hameed, Newman Numpty, seeks for Labour mayoral candidate nomination, setting for contentious election battle in May. After a six-month delay, the Labour Party today informed its Croydon members that they may choose
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry faces backlash after allegedly misleading BBC about library closures, raising concerns over transparency in local governance. The decision to close four libraries was based on questionable statistics that did not account for the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council kicks off £833k public realm improvement project, enhancing five district centres with funding from UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Following the Council’s successful application for £833k from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in 2024–2025,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hassan Sentamu, 18-years-old, sentenced for life imprisonment with a 23-year term for stabbing Croydon girl, Elianne Andam, delivering justice for the family. This comes after he was found guilty of Elianne’s murder following a trial that ended
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon & Lewisham leisure centres join National Health Service (NHS) promoting breast screenings in communities, aiming to save lives through early detection. The ‘Better’ leisure centres are run by the charitable social enterprise GLL, in collaboration with
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
