Croydon to raise council tax by 15% after bankruptcy

Conservative mayor Jason Perry blamed the hike on 'financial failures of the previous administration'

Plans to increase council tax in Croydon by 15% have been approved by the government.

Conservative mayor Jason Perry blamed the hike on "financial failures of the previous administration". It estimated it would need to reduce spending by £130m in the next financial year to balance the budget, a legal requirement for local authorities.

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