Mayor Jason Perry is opposing tax increases and service cuts, despite criticism of his own financial record. The situation escalated after a government announcement to potentially send in commissioners due to the council's financial difficulties. Secretary of State Jim McMahon warned of a possible deeper crisis without a change in direction. During a recent Extraordinary Council Meeting, tensions rose; some supported Perry's defiance while others cautioned that his aggressive stance might hinder negotiations with the government. Croydon Council reported a significant budget overspend and faces rising legacy debt, emphasizing its financial challenges.
"The government should be helping us, not hindering us by heaping more pain on our borough."
"Launching a full-throttle political attack on the government doesn't make it more likely we'll secure the deal we need."
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