Tag Archives: Dr Yusuf Ali Osman

How blind man took on the council – and won £66,000 in costs

Posted on March 25, 2023 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: It has long been established that the council is far from infallible. It nonetheless takes a great amount of courage to launch a High Court challenge against the authority, with its deep pockets and well-paid lawyers. YUSUF OSMAN, … Continue reading →

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High Court judge finds against council in disability tax case

Posted on March 23, 2023 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s lawyers have been reproached by a senior judge (again), as they ‘surrendered’ their case over their poorly implemented Council Tax Reduction scheme and were ordered to pay costs and damages For the second time in four months, Croydon Council’s … Continue reading →

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Croydon’s Council Tax scheme to face High Court challenge

Posted on March 21, 2023 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Errors in applying Council Tax exemptions for the elderly and disabled, as well as carers and students, has led to a Judicial Review to be heard tomorrow A judge in the High Court will hear a case … Continue reading →

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