Tag Archives: Improvement Board

Bankrupt borough could overspend by millions again this year

Posted on July 28, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Cash-strapped council is facing another busted budget, according to latest estimates. By STEVEN DOWNES Less than six months since Croydon was handed the biggest bail-out in history, following the authority declaring itself effectively bankrupt, and the council … Continue reading →

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‘This must end now’: Jenrick issues final warning to Croydon

Posted on February 1, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: The council has been issued a final warning today, with the threat of commissioners being sent in to take over the running of the borough Robert Jenrick, the Local Government Secretary, has today announced measures to address … Continue reading →

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Whitehall picks McArdle to sort out council’s financial mess

Posted on January 19, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: At Monday’s cabinet meeting, the council leadership repeatedly denied that the appointment of an Improvement Board from Whitehall will amount to a takeover. But if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck… Tony McArdle, … Continue reading →

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McArdle will recognise failure when he arrives in Croydon

Posted on January 19, 2021 by insidecroydon

‘Even at the end, it didn’t recognise the reality of the circumstances it had created for itself: insolvency… the distrust of partner agencies; the despair of the local voluntary sector; the sense among staff that their professionalism, dedication and effort … Continue reading →

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