Tag Archives: Croydon Adult Learning and Training

MP and union join calls to save CALAT from Perry’s cutbacks

Posted on September 11, 2026 by insidecroydon

Opposition is mounting to the Croydon Mayor’s scheme to outsource the council’s adult education service, with a public petition describing any plans to undermine CALAT as ‘vandalism’. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Croydon East MP Natasha Irons and the University and … Continue reading →

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Perry finally forced to admit his scheme for CALAT closure

Posted on September 6, 2026 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s failed Mayor, embarrassed by having his secret plans to axe the council’s adult education programme exposed, has issued a belated explanation to councillors. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES After months of secrecy and suspicion, Jason Perry, Croydon’s failed Mayor, has … Continue reading →

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After closing libraries, now Philistine Perry takes axe to CALAT

Posted on September 2, 2026 by insidecroydon

Council briefing document says Mayor wants to outsource borough’s widely admired adult education service as his latest cost-cutting wheeze. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES CALAT, the council-run Croydon Adult Learning and Training organisation, has effectively been evicted from its home in … Continue reading →

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