Category Archives: homelessness

Housing difficulties on Croydon’s young people mount

Posted on November 15, 2015 by seancreighton1947

A young person aged 18-24 needs a deposit of £30,000 and an annual income of £42,000 (assuming a mortgage agreed of 4 times income) to buy a one bedroom flat in Croydon, based on the current entry level price of … Continue reading →

Posted in homelessness, Housing, leaving care, mortgage costs, rents, Scrutiny, young people | Leave a comment

Welfare cuts lose Croydon residents over £27.4m

Posted on November 15, 2015 by seancreighton1947

The welfare cuts since 2013 have lost Croydon Council and over 16,000 residents £8m. And worse is to come £19.4m+.  This will be a big negative impact on the local economy and its small businesses. This is highlighted in what … Continue reading →

Posted in benefit cap, child support, deprivation, ESA, homelessness, housing benefit, job seekers, JSA, private renting, tax credits, tenants, welfare cuts | Leave a comment

Croydon Events & News at 18 October

Posted on October 18, 2015 by seancreighton1947

Council Question Times at Scrutiny Committee The Scrutiny Committee considers presentations by Cabinet members, asks questions and gives an opportunity to members of the public to ask questions. If you have a question, please email it in advance of the meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Council trees, cuts, Fairness Commission, Hammerson, homelessness, Living Wage, Low pay, private businesses, private tenant evictions, Question Times, religious revival, Scrutiny, Social Enterprise, social housing, Stanley Halls, tax cheating, tram link, Upper Norwood Library, Whitgift CPO | Leave a comment