Politics

Pledge that no money for Tory campaign has come from Lord Ashcroft

Monday, March 15, 2010

No money has come directly from Tory deputy chairman and chief fundraiser Lord Ashcroft to help run the party's campaign in Croydon Central.

The assurance from Conservative candidate Gavin Barwell comes in response to an e-mail sent to him by his Labour counterpart...

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Ceremony to be held granting soldiers the freedom of Croydon

FREEDOM HONOUR: Soldiers from The Rifles during October's homecoming parade

Friday, March 05, 2010

Soldiers from The Rifles regiment will be officially granted the freedom of entry to Croydon at a special council meeting being held on March 22. The...

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Labour promises to freeze council tax if elected

FIGHTING TALK: Labour leader Tony Newman says he would freeze council tax

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Before new council tax bills have even been printed for this year, Labour is saying rates will be frozen next year if the party gets back into power...

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Lowest council tax rise ever in Croydon announced by Tories

COUNCIL TAX ANNOUNCEMENT: Council leader Mike Fisher

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The lowest council tax rise since the charge was introduced 17 years ago - 0.8 per cent - is being planned by the council's ruling Conservatives. The...

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Andrew Pelling calls on Government to step in over council HQ loan

CONTROVERSIAL: The planned new council headquarters

Saturday, February 13, 2010

The Government is being urged to put a stop to a multi-million pound loan being sought by Croydon Council to finance building new headquarters. The...

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Government decision forces Croydon Council to reassess budget plans

POURING OVER THE FIGURES: Council leader Mike Fisher says the original budget plans are being looked reexamined

Friday, February 12, 2010

Setting next year's council tax rise has been thrown into turmoil as finance chiefs continue to grapple with outside pressures on the budget. Rumours...

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