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Trading standards ‘postcode lottery’ is hitting Croydon hard

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Research by Which? magazine has found trading standards teams at councils such as Croydon’s to be  ‘stretched to the point where it’s impossible for them to effectively carry out essential work’ There’s a good reason that Croydon … Continue reading

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Council took 18 months to shut down counterfeit tobacco shop

The council has closed down a shop in the town centre for illegal sales of tobacco and vapes – 18 months after a member of the public raised the alarm over counterfeit goods. Stop and Shop at 79 Church Street … Continue reading

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Council stubs out tobacco investments to fund housing

Croydon Council this week moved to cancel all its investments in tobacco, pay-day loan firms and the arms industry, as Labour’s new administration at the Town Hall seeks to ensure a more ethical approach to the way the borough’s affairs … Continue reading

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