Tag Archives: Croydon Commentary

Perry didn’t ‘fix the finances’. He’s increased debt to £1.7bn

Posted on May 1, 2026 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Is Mayor Jason Perry deceiving voters about the state of Croydon Council’s debt? iC reader SIMON JELLIPOT certainly thinks so At the last local elections in 2022, Jason Perry, the Conservative candidate for Executive Mayor of Croydon, made … Continue reading →

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This is where ‘Don’t rock the boat’ has become official mantra

Posted on April 29, 2026 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: With local elections fast approaching, the national press has been taking a closer look at Croydon. Business owner NITIN MEHTA posted a comment in response to an article in Murdoch-owned The Times, and here expands on his points … Continue reading →

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The art of the deal: what is Perry hiding over Veolia contract?

Posted on March 23, 2026 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: In 2023, Croydon’s Mayor cancelled the borough’s contract with rubbish contractors Veolia because of “significant and ongoing concerns” over performance. In 2025, the council handed a new £40m deal to Veolia. A year on, the Town Hall has … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Community associations, Croydon Council, Croydon parks, Environment, Fly tipping, Litter Free Norbury, London-wide issues, Love Norbury, Mayor Jason Perry, Norbury, Refuse collection, Tony Hooker, Veolia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Our four MPs are doing nothing to try to stop carnage in Gaza

Posted on April 15, 2025 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Are our borough’s four MPs doing the ‘right thing’? DAVID WHITE doesn’t think so “Israel has been genociding the Palestinians for months now. The point is why no one stops the carnage. This is the question” These words … Continue reading →

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Death of the high street (Part 94): now even estate agents exit

Posted on December 6, 2024 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Things are getting so tough in Purley, even long-established estate agents are selling up and moving out. iC’s loyal reader CHRIS MYERS outlines his concerns Just noticed the Purley branch of Andrews has closed. I phoned them up … Continue reading →

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Keir Starmer! Steve Reed! Come on down! The price is right!

Posted on October 11, 2024 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: As the new government under Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney reaches its 100-day milestone, former Labour councillor BRIAN FINEGAN shares his perspective Harold Wilson famously declared that the Labour Party “is a moral crusade or it is nothing”. … Continue reading →

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