Croydon Council is under scrutiny as Mayor Jason Perry asserts the borough is not failing, despite an impending government takeover due to financial issues. The council overspent its budget by £30 million last year, leading to a need for £136 million in financial support and burdened by £1.6 billion in legacy debt. Tensions escalated at a council meeting where Perry criticized the government's role, while opposition leader Stuart King warned that the mayor's combative stance could hinder negotiations for a favorable outcome.
Croydon Council overspent its budget by £30 million last year, necessitating £136 million in exceptional financial support to stay afloat, amid £1.6 billion in legacy debt.
Mayor Jason Perry stated, 'The government should be helping us, not hindering us by heaping more pain on our borough,' opposing possible tax hikes or service cuts.
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