Daily Archives: February 22, 2013

Tax hikes, more borrowing and party splits: Tory Croydon 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: There are signs of panic among Croydon’s ruling Conservatives, as the announcement of a hike in Council Tax has prompted in-fighting among party colleagues. Ahead of next week’s Town Hall budget meetings, ANDREW PELLING, below left, looks at … Continue reading →

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Steve Reed MP: Residents’ pockets picked by wasteful council

Posted on February 22, 2013 by insidecroydon

In his exclusive Inside Croydon column, the local Labour MP condemns the Conservative-run borough council for raising Council Tax after mismanaging the borough The country is facing a triple-dip recession. Household budgets in Croydon are under pressure with rising fuel … Continue reading →

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No wooden performances, but carpenter was star of the show

Posted on February 22, 2013 by insidecroydon

A farce in Croydon involving someone called “Gavin”? The lure of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd proved irresistible for our arts correspondent, BELLA BARTOCK Farce requires great timing, precise pace and some well-functioning doors. In the case … Continue reading →

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