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Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council ends 13-year developer levy holiday
Croydon Council is set to end a 13-year period where town centre developers paid no Community Infrastructure Levy. New rates will apply to schemes of 10 homes or more, with smaller developments facing a higher charge.
Croydon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Community Safety · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets bridge costs rise to £25m after £2.3m spent on consultants
Tower Hamlets Council has spent £2.3 million on consulting fees for the South Dock Bridge, now estimated to cost £25 million. The project, delayed since 2017, may not proceed despite 96% resident support in a 2018 consultation. Developers and residents paid extra for the crossing, which remains unbuilt.
Tower Hamlets5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 21