Whats on in Croydon Local News
Croydon Council-owned developer Brick by Brick could be sold off to Manchester-based company
There have been unconfirmed reports that Croydon Council-owned developer Brick by Brick could be sold off to Manchester-based company Urban Splash. But the council would not comment on the claims made by trade magazine Property Week last week. The magazine reported that if the deal goes ahead the company would buy all of Brick by Brick’s existing assets and development pipeline. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon Council failed to act for four years putting the health of tenants at risk
Croydon Council’s failure to act for four years allowed a minor leak to grow into a major problem that put the health and safety of council tenants at risk, an independent investigation has concluded. And systematic problems in the council’s housing service means it has been unable to deliver ‘core housing services’ effectively and could point to poor performance across the department. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon reaches grim milestone with more than 1,000 dead after contracting Covid-19
Croydon has now reached a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic with more than 1,000 dying after contracting the virus. The borough was one of the worst hit at the height of the pandemic and more than 580 people died after being admitted to Croydon University Hospital with Covid-19. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon families prepare to relive traumatic tram crash in inquest next month
The families of the seven people killed in the Croydon tram crash and more than 60 survivors will have to relive that traumatic day in 2016 when a 12-week inquest starts next month. The granddaughter of one of the victims says the inquest will just be the start of her fight for justice. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon’s tallest building welcomes new residents after standing empty for nearly eight months
After standing empty for nearly eight months, Croydon’s tallest building is now ready to welcome new residents. Renters have been waiting months to move into the new Ten Degrees development at 101 George Street – the world’s tallest modular building. Croydon – South London News …
New supermarket to be built in Croydon creating around forty new jobs
Construction is underway on a new Lidl store just off Purley Way. The new supermarket will be built in part of the former Fabb Sofas building in Trojan Way. At 1,275 square metres it will include a bakery and is expected to create about 40 new jobs. Croydon – South London News …
Disabled grandma left living in council flat so riddled with damp she couldn’t use her electricity
A disabled grandmother from Croydon was left living in a council flat that was so damp she was unable to use the electricity in her living room. Yvonne, who asked for just her first name to be used, says she complained for six years before she was moved to temporary accommodation by Croydon Council. Croydon – South London News …
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