The news that Croydon Council has declared itself bankrupt has been on the cards for the past few months but what does it mean for those that live in the borough?
You should still be able to get your bins emptied as this is considered an essential service.
And many will worry about what this means for children and vulnerable people, but social care and education are both on the list of statutory services.
Councils are required by law to have a balanced budget and with a 66 million budget gap projected for this year, director of finance, Lisa Taylor, had to issue a Section 114 notice effectively declaring bankruptcy.
It means for the next 21 days at Croydon Council, all new …
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