Government Names Commissioners to Help Run Debt-Ridden Croydon Council

Government names commissioners to help run debt-ridden Croydon Council

Four commissioners will have power over finance and appointments, but Mayor Jason Perry insists he will continue to stand up for residents

Minister sends team to 'take control' of Croydon council

Executive mayor Jason Perry has said the decision is wrong for Croydon and its residents.

Commissioners to be sent into Croydon despite Mayor’s opposition

The Government has confirmed it will press ahead with the appointment of commissioners to take control of Croydon Council, despite Mayor Jason…

Commissioners for Croydon named | Local Government Chronicle (LGC)

Commissioners have been appointed to tackle Croydon LBC despite authority’s mayor called on the government to rethink its plans. As reported by LGC, mayor Jason Perry believed sending in commissioners to tackle the position would not be the right approach – citing the steps which…The post Commissioners for Croydon named appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC).

Greenwich Council chief sent in to rescue Croydon's failed finances - The Greenwich Wire

Greenwich’s most senior town hall officer has been named as one of the government’s hit squad sent in to rescue failing Croydon Council. Debbie Warren, who has been chief executive of Greenwich Council for eight years, is one of four commissioners being sent in to tackle the deep-rooted problems at Croydon. Since becoming chief executive, […] The post Greenwich Council chief sent in to rescue Croydon’s failed finances appeared first on The Green…

Government appoints commissioners at Croydon Council.

The Government has decided to appoint commissioners at Croydon Council. They will be in post for a period of two years, with a 12-month review. In a Written Ministerial Statement published today, the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon has confirmed the appointments as Gerard Curran (lead commissioner), Debra Warren (commissioner), Jackie Belton (commissioner), and Councillor Abi Brown OBE (commissioner, po…