Tag Archives: David Padfield

Housing director: We need a culture change at the council

Posted on December 10, 2021 by insidecroydon

“We are not very good at responding to complaints and queries.” That’s the frank judgement of the council’s new director of housing after just a few weeks in his new job. As was exclusively revealed by Inside Croydon more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Community associations, Croydon Council, Housing, Regina Road Residents' Support Group, South Norwood | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Council recruitment drive offers £1.1m in wages across 8 jobs

Posted on November 16, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: One year since the council declared itself bankrupt, CEO Katherine Kerswell is offering a slew of six-figure salaried executive positions for recruits to be ‘part of a new chapter’ and to ‘go on a journey’. By Town … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison Knight, Children's Services, Croydon Council, David Padfield, Debbie Jones, Elaine Jackson, Katherine Kerswell, Richard Ennis, Section 114 notice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

£800 per day council director Knight quits housing top job

Posted on November 8, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: ‘Troubleshooter’ hired to fix scandalous conditions in flats in South Norwood has left cash-strapped local authority after less than six months. EXCLUSIVE By STEVEN DOWNES Alison Knight, the £800 per day director who was hired in May … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison Knight, Community associations, Croydon Council, David Padfield, Housing, Katherine Kerswell, Regina Road Residents' Support Group, South Norwood | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments