Steve Reed calls on the Mayor of Croydon to tackle violent youth crime
Local Labour MP Steve Reed is calling on the Conservative Mayor of Croydon to do more to tackle the crisis of violent youth crime in Croydon. The tragic death of a 15-year-old girl in a knife crime incident in Croydon Town Centre shows that Croydon Council must do more to tackle violence on local streets. […]
Crystal Palace volunteers raise money for Christmas lights
A group of local volunteers has come together to raise money for a new set of Christmas lights for Crystal Palace Triangle. Local Labour MP Steve Reed met with two volunteers to support their cause. Crystal Palace Triangle has been left unlit over Christmas for many years. Now Croydon Council has agreed to install and […]
Croydon Conservatives cut back enforcement against fly-tipping
Croydon’s Conservative Mayor has announced plans to sack the Council’s Neighbourhood Safety Officers, who are responsible for enforcing action against antisocial behaviour and fly-tipping. The announcement comes at a time when fly-tipping is at a record high in Croydon. Rachael Baylis, from the GMB Trade Union, said: “For context, 95% of the work that goes […]