The five libraries that could be closed in Croydon to make up for budget gap have been announced
In a bid to close a £67 million gap in the budget the council is set to make a series of cuts across the council. Croydon – South London News …
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Croydon council sets out cuts to services and job losses in £67 million budget gap
Croydon Council faces a major financial crisis and has set out plans for “living within its means” over the next three years. It will mean cuts to services including libraries, leisure centres and parks. Croydon – South London News …
Calls for NEW Croydon council leader to step down at meeting to discuss authority’s financial state
Croydon’s recently-appointed council leader resisted calls to step down at a special meeting to discuss the state of the authority’s finances. Croydon – South London News …
Property developer submits plans for 170 homes to be built in Croydon
Plans for 170 new homes have been submitted by Croydon Council-owned developer Brick by Brick. Croydon – South London News …
Teacher to donate part of sales from his book of shaggy dog tales to NHS
David Selby, who has taught as a deputy head and English teacher in Croydon for more than 30 years at Whitgift and Royal Russell schools respectively, has chosen to donate £1.50 from each copy of Rufus needs a Haircut he sells to NHS Charities Together. Croydon – South London News …
Mitcham couple found guilty of failing to prevent death of their 28-day-old daughter
Clare Sanders, 43, and Tomas Vaitkevicius, 45, both of Streatham Road, Mitcham, were found guilty on Friday November 13 at the Old Bailey of causing or allowing Eva ’s death. Croydon – South London News …
Tories accuse Croydon Labour of playing “Monopoly” with the boroughs hotels after authority effectively declares bankruptcy
The new leader of Croydon council has admitted the authority has made mistakes after it effectively declared bankruptcy. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon council “effectively declares bankruptcy” by banning most new spending
Croydon is the first council to be forced to issue the notice since Northamptonshire County Council in 2018. Croydon – South London News …
Selhurst Park stadium expansion moves one step closer
The £100 million rebuild of the main stand at Selhurst Park would see capacity at the stadium increase from 26,000 to 34,000. Croydon – South London News …
Consultation on future of Crystal Palace LTN begins
The closure of some roads in the area to through traffic was introduced three months ago with the aim of encouraging more people to ditch their cars for short journeys and stop drivers from using side roads as a cut-through or ‘rat runs’. Croydon – South London News …