Category Archives: Natalie Vesty

Council could face legal battle over £8.6m children’s home deal

Posted on October 13, 2026 by insidecroydon

Findings of Ofsted inspectors are ‘difficult to reconcile’ with council’s report about care at a children’s home, as Town Hall says that it needs to be ‘clearer’ with service providers. By STEVEN DOWNES The establishment of a children’s home to … Continue reading →

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Outsourcing children’s home has proved costly and high risk

Posted on September 24, 2026 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: The collapse of a multi-million-pound contract to manage a children’s home in the borough has exposed the flaws in the procurement process and sunk Mayor Perry’s claims of running a ‘more efficient’ council. Green Party councillor NATALIE VESTY, … Continue reading →

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Public outcry helps save Triangle trees from death by tarmac

Posted on August 4, 2026 by insidecroydon

Our environment correspondent PAUL LUSHION reports on the latest piece of sheer stupidity from Jason Perry’s council, carried out in the middle of a drought during the climate crisis, and while damaging a cherished conservation area As the latest example … Continue reading →

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