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Council issues section 114 notice as part of action plan to tackle financial challenges

Croydon Council has today issued a Section 114 notice due to the severe ongoing financial challenges facing the authority.

What this means

This significant step will mean all new non-essential spending will be stopped while an emergency budget is drawn up to find further savings for this year’s budget and for the coming years.

The council had previously acknowledged its worsening financial situation, and has set in train a number of improvement and savings programmes to help put it back on a stable financial footing.

It is also in talks with the Government about the financial support necessary to balance the budget.

New Council Leader Cllr Hamida Ali said:

“When I became leader of Croydon three weeks ago I promised a new approach which tackles the problems the council is facing head-on.

“We need to be honest about the fact that, for a number of reasons, the council is on track to spend more than we have.

“The Covid-19 crisis and a decade of austerity have had a major impact on our finances but it’s clear the council has also made mistakes, and I am committed to fixing that.

“We know that we cannot do this alone and we want to work in partnership with everyone with a stake in Croydon’s success. That includes seeking financial support from the government and today’s Section 114 notice is a part of making that case.

“While we continue to work hard to find savings, we must focus our spending on essential services and protecting our vulnerable residents.

“We’re not going to fix these problems overnight and there will be difficult decisions ahead but I want to reassure local people that the council will still be here to support you.

“My priority is rebuilding a financially sustainable organisation, which provides the value for money and high-quality services that residents deserve.”

Councillor Hamida Ali, Leader of Croydon Council

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