Croydon Council’s decision to axe its last remaining school crossing patrols by the end of the year has sparked alarm among parents, who fear the move will put children at risk on busy borough roads.

Jim McMahon said the council's financial position was "deteriorating rapidly" and unable to improve.

Croydon Council was previously overseen by the government-appointed Improvement and Assurance Panel (IAP), which aimed to guide the local authority into stability following years of financial turmoil.

Croydon Council maintains that road safety is still a priority. While school crossing patrols are not a statutory service, the council says it will continue to support schools through other ...

Townsville City Council to adopt new Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan for a “safer city” In a bid to tackle issues around the city including anti-social behaviour, homelessness, graffiti ...

Fayetteville city leaders will be hosting an event to gather feedback on how the new office can best serve the community.

A woman has called on her local council to remove four road crossings painted in the transgender colours, complaining they ...

Whitehorse’s mayor and council have laid out their plan for the next three and a half years. Their strategic priorities are a roadmap that outlines what they want to accomplish during their term.

Hundreds of “slum-like” homes across a London borough are still infested with damp and mould — despite the local authority being taken out of special measures by the housing watchdog, The Standard can ...

Among the items the new council will review include results from the 2025 community survey, that finds while overall satisfaction with city services is higher in Dallas compared to other major ...

The Indianapolis City-County Council Monday moved forward on a Vision Zero plan, which aims to eliminate pedestrian deaths from cars by 2035.

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – Officials are expected to present the Folly Beach safety action plan to city council Tuesday, after a year in the making. The city has been working with consultants at ...