Tag Archives: Louisa Woodley

4.88% Council Tax increase gets backing from Croydon Tories

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

Political editor WALTER CRONXITE reports on how the opposition group last night supported tax increases in the ‘last Blairite council in London’ The Conservative “opposition” group on Croydon Council last night voted with the majority Labour councillors to see Council … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE: Newman’s internal memo to justify wage hike

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

WALTER CRONXITE, our political editor, reveals a leaked report which seeks to justify increasing pay to ‘Tony’s cronies’ at the Town Hall, in one case by more than £20,000 a year While Croydon Council and the council leader, Tony Newman, … Continue reading →

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Controversial chair of planning Scott gets promoted to cabinet

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

WALTER CRONXITE reports on the latest egregious example of Town Hall patronage, and all done at your expense – including one of ‘Tony’s Cronies’ getting £6,000 per committee meeting Despite managing to bring together 17 residents’ groups in opposition to … Continue reading →

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Ex-Palace striker Johnson strolls to launch of Active Eagles

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

Former Crystal Palace striker Andrew Johnson, always known for his ability to out-pace defenders, last week helped to launch a scheme which deliberately encourages footballers to stroll their way into the penalty box. Johnson was the star turn at the … Continue reading →

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Charity groups seek volunteers for CR Zero homeless project

Posted on July 23, 2016 by

A coalition of organisations, endorsed by the local council, is looking for 120 volunteers and local businesses to help tackle chronic rough sleeping in Croydon, as part of a scheme called CR Zero 2020. Among London’s boroughs, Croydon has one … Continue reading →

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Refuge accused of failing to support vulnerable women

Posted on June 10, 2016 by

Croydon has been paying up to £26,000 per month to a housing “trust” which has provided sub-standard, dilapidated accommodation in a hostel for vulnerable women in the borough, apparently without the council checking that proper support services were being provided. … Continue reading →

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Having a ‘mare: Newman could use chance for a reshuffle

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

Punch and Judy’s back on at the Town Hall tomorrow night, with the latest full meeting of the council. Nothing of note is likely to be decided. Little of real interest will be announced. That’s transparent and accountable democracy in … Continue reading →

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