Croydon London Borough Council7 hrs agoMinister sends team to 'take control' of CroydonExecutive mayor Jason Perry has said the decision is wrong for Croydon and its residents.7 hrs ago5 days agoCroydon Council is not failing, says mayorJason Perry says ministers should be "helping, not hindering", in response to possible intervention.5 days ago12 Jun 2025Crisis-hit Croydon Council needs reset, MP saysJim McMahon said the council's financial position was "deteriorating rapidly" and unable to improve.12 Jun 20252 Jun 2025Last lollipop patrols in Croydon to end this yearCroydon Council says safety "remains a priority" as it plans to remove its remaining lollipop school crossing patrols.2 Jun 202510 May 2025Handling of youth service cuts plan an 'insult'Croydon East MP Natasha Irons says the council's approach shut out the voices that should be heard.10 May 202520 Feb 2025Councils allowed 'exceptional' government fundsBarnet, Croydon, Enfield, Haringey, Havering and Newham will be allowed to relax budgeting rules.20 Feb 20258 Feb 2025Croydon Council asks for £136m government bailoutThe council put its financial pressures down to rising demand across a range of council services.8 Feb 20253 Dec 2024Met drops probe into council's financial woesThe Met Police says financial mismanagement of Croydon Council did not amount to a criminal offence.3 Dec 20242 Sep 2024Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut servicesDeprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds2 Sep 2024...