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Croydon councillors weigh in on Labour leader’s decision to step down

Conservative Croydon councillors have claimed council leader Hamida Ali was dealt a poor hand, but she hasn’t left Croydon Council

Croydon commemorates fifth anniversary of Sandilands tram derailment

Croydon held a civic ceremony today to pay their respects to those who lost their lives or sustained injuries in

Croydon mayor referendum: everything you need to know

The Croydon mayor referendum will take place tomorrow with the future of governance in the borough set to be decided.

Croydon Council public mayoral referendum set for 7 October

Croydon Council confirmed yesterday that their public referendum over how the council is run will take place on 7 October.

“It’s been challenging”: Hamida Ali reflects on turning Croydon around

Taking the reins of Croydon Council during its worst ever financial crisis is the challenge that its new leader, Hamida

Croydon Council reveals budget plans to fill £67million deficit

Croydon Council has approved its budget for the next financial year as part of plans to put the borough’s finances

Croydon set for public mayor referendum in October

Croydon residents will have to decide if they want a directly elected mayor, after councillors voted for holding a public

Croydon domestic violence cases surge dramatically in December

The number of domestic violence cases in Croydon has increased by nearly 20% in the space of a single month,

Croydon Council issues second Section 114 as budget crisis continues

Croydon Council yesterday issued a second Section 114 notice, cementing that the ongoing budget crisis the council is facing has

Croydon Council effectively bankrupt in budget “tragedy”

Community leaders slammed Croydon Council yesterday after the borough announced it can no longer balance its budget. The south London

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