Category Archives: London Councils

Tory government cuts councils’ homelessness fund by £40m

Posted on March 15, 2022 by insidecroydon

A near-30percent cut to a government fund supposed to help councils, such as Croydon, to reduce homelessness, coming at a time of rising cost-of-living, risks “tens of thousands of people falling into arrears and facing eviction as people struggle to … Continue reading →

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Rent reforms essential to reduce housing crisis, says report

Posted on May 26, 2021 by insidecroydon

Ending unfair evictions could reduce homelessness by 9 per cent and save local councils across the country £161million per year, according to a report published today by Generation Rent. And the problems of homelessness are worst in the capital. Cross-party … Continue reading →

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Covid pressures could see homelessness soar, warn boroughs

Posted on May 22, 2021 by insidecroydon

London faces the most severe homelessness crisis in the country, according to the capitals borough councils, as they face a “triple whammy” of upcoming risks over the summer, as lockdown restrictions and special covid-19 emergency aid for the homeless are … Continue reading →

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Tories include a proven liar among by-election candidates

Posted on April 3, 2021 by insidecroydon

The Conservative Party candidates in the council by-elections next month include one man who, the last time he stood for election to Croydon Council, was accused of telling falsehoods by no less than three bishops, and a woman who allowed … Continue reading →

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London’s boroughs make eve of Budget appeal for covid help

Posted on March 2, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: According to London-wide figures published today, unemployment in the city is approaching half a million people while covid-19 has cost every borough in the capital £66m. In Croydon, the latest estimate of the budget overspend has now … Continue reading →

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