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Natasha Irons
Labour PartyNatasha Irons is the Labour MP for Croydon East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on New Clause 30 to the Sentencing Bill at Committee stage, in the context of debate about short prison sentences and suspended sentences. The clause was defeated, with the government and its majority voting against it.
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“'Leaving school should be the moment doors open - that's why we're creating jobs'” — Your Local Guardian
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Centred on Croydon. Population 107,412.
Teenager in hospital after crash between cyclist and vehicle in Croydon
Your Local Guardian · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£39,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,150
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
42
24 primary, 8 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£353m
from 56,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,500
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,310
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
42.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
59.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 109,405 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
17 councillors across 8 wards · Last elections: Nov 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeet Bains | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Maddie Henson | May 2022 | |
| Addiscombe West | Labour Party | Clive Boyd Fraser | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Patricia Hay-Justice | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Sean Eamonn Fitzsimons | May 2022 | |
| New Addington North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adele Benson | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Kola Agboola | May 2022 | |
| New Addington South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lara Fish | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Pearson | May 2022 | |
| Selsdon Addington Village | Conservative and Unionist Party | Joseph Lee | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Ward | May 2022 | |
| Selsdon Vale Forestdale | Conservative and Unionist Party | Fatima Zaman | Nov 2022 |
| Shirley North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Paul Aaron Johnson | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Chatterjee | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sue Bennett | May 2022 | |
| Shirley South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jason Cummings | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Scott Roche | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,541 | 42.4% | |
| Con | 11,716 | 26.8% | |
| Ref | 5,862 | 13.4% | |
| Green | 4,097 | 9.4% | |
| LD | 3,563 | 8.1% |
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A teenager was hospitalised after a collision between a cyclist and vehicle in Thornton Heath, Croydon on April 9. The London Ambulance Service attended and transported the victim to hospital, though their condition remains unknown.
Dr Marita Alagaratnam, who worked at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, has been suspended for one year after a medical tribunal found her guilty of sustained dishonesty. She falsely claimed to work at another hospital to access a life-saving resuscitation course, failed it, then lied about passing it and allegedly manipulated her training records.
A six-year-old girl from Croydon called 999 and provided clear information to emergency services when her mother collapsed from a brain bleed, potentially saving her life. The story highlights the bravery of the child and the effectiveness of emergency response in the area, with paramedics and the 999 operator later presenting the girl with commendation certificates.
The article outlines the Government's new youth employment drive, backed by £1 billion investment to create 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships for young people. The MP emphasises the particular relevance to Croydon, highlighting youth unemployment challenges and calling for rebuilding youth services alongside employment opportunities.
EE Limited has applied to increase a telecoms mast in Addington from 8 to 20 metres in height, located at the Lime Tree Grove roundabout. The application is under review by Croydon Council, with concerns raised about visual impact on nearby residential areas.
A restaurant on Central Parade in Croydon town centre has applied to extend its opening hours until midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends, citing benefits to the night-time economy. The application has faced resident opposition with no letters of support recorded, and Croydon Council is still deciding on the proposal.
A man was seriously injured after falling from height near Croydon market on April 6, requiring emergency services including the air ambulance. He was transported to a major trauma centre, though his condition remains unknown.
The UK government is launching a £26million Knife Crime Concentrations Fund to tackle knife crime hotspots using live facial recognition cameras, visible police patrols, and knife detection arches, aiming for a 33% reduction in two years. Croydon town centre was specifically highlighted as a trial location where fixed facial recognition cameras resulted in over 100 arrests for offences including knife possession, strangulation, and sexual assault.
A Croydon resident was banned from keeping animals for seven years after pleading guilty to animal welfare offences involving a starving and seizing dog. The case was heard at Croydon Magistrates' Court and highlights local animal welfare enforcement.
A new polymer rail grout technology has been successfully applied to London Trams track in Croydon, marking a world first in the use of machine-applied grout rather than manual methods. The innovation reduces material waste, speeds up curing time, and improves track durability while minimizing noise and vibration.
A historical article exploring the etymology of Croydon's name, deriving from Anglo-Saxon words for saffron and valley, reflecting the area's medieval importance as a saffron cultivation and trading centre. The piece describes how saffron production declined in the 16th century but remains celebrated in the borough's coat of arms.
This article provides a comprehensive factual overview of Croydon borough ahead of the May 2026 local elections, covering geography, demographics, key statistics on housing and council tax, and electoral history. It highlights Croydon's current no overall control status, financial difficulties requiring government oversight, and the upcoming mayoral election.
Weekly list of planning applications submitted to Croydon Council, featuring residential extensions, tree management proposals, and outbuilding plans across various locations in the borough including South Norwood, Purley, South Croydon, Norbury, and Coulsdon.
John Ruskin College in Selsdon, Croydon, has partnered with The King's Trust to deliver a 12-week employability programme for unemployed young people. The initiative focuses on building confidence, teaching workplace skills, and supporting progression into employment for local jobseekers.
A gang of four has been convicted at Croydon Crown Court for stealing over £30,000 worth of phones from London shops in a coordinated spree across six locations. The case demonstrates police success in tackling mobile phone theft, with ten people now convicted and sentences to be handed down in July.
A 25-year-old Croydon woman, Hoang Nguyen, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for operating a £750,000 people smuggling operation that used Facebook to advertise illegal UK entry. The case highlights organised immigration crime affecting the local area and demonstrates law enforcement action against cross-border criminal networks.
Croydon Council has approved plans to transform six to seven empty units at the Whitgift Centre into an indoor waterpark featuring slides, lagoons, a wave pool, and a live whale. The scheme aims to revitalise the struggling shopping centre by converting vacant retail space into an immersive aquatic attraction with integrated retail elements.
Croydon Council is launching two new private sector property licensing schemes starting September, affecting around 72.5% of the borough's private rented sector through selective licensing in 14 wards and additional licensing for smaller HMOs. The schemes aim to improve housing standards, tackle antisocial behaviour, and enforce compliance with fire safety and damp/mould regulations.
A people smuggling network operating across Europe used Facebook to advertise dangerous small boat crossings to Vietnamese migrants, with one defendant, Hoang Nguyen, based in Croydon. The operation facilitated at least 250 illegal crossings and generated approximately £750,000 in profits before both perpetrators were arrested and sentenced to lengthy prison terms at Croydon Crown Court.
A new safe space called SANA Spaces has launched at BOXPARK Croydon to support women during nights out, offering trauma-informed support and practical assistance. The initiative is part of Croydon Council's broader efforts to tackle violence against women and girls in the borough's night-time economy.
Two men, including one from Croydon, were sentenced at Croydon Crown Court for running a Facebook-based people smuggling operation targeting Vietnamese nationals. The case highlights organized immigration crime networks operating through social media, with one defendant jailed for 12 years and the other for 10.5 years.
A South Croydon resident reports that Thames Water failed to repair a water leak for over three months, causing property damage and her water bill to surge from £7 to £103 per month. The article highlights frustrations with the company's response times, communication, and billing practices, though Thames Water has now applied a leak allowance and promised a goodwill review.
Croydon Council is opening a new outdoor gym at Addiscombe Recreation Ground named after David Prowse, the local actor famous for playing Darth Vader. The gym, which opens on May 4 (Star Wars Day), is free and accessible to all ages, part of a broader council investment in improving parks across the borough.
Two Vietnamese people smugglers were sentenced at Croydon Crown Court for trafficking at least 250 migrants into the UK via illegal Channel crossings, making an estimated £750,000 through Facebook advertising. The case highlights organized immigration crime networks targeting vulnerable Vietnamese nationals, with both defendants receiving lengthy prison sentences and facing deportation.
A 26-year-old man escaped from Croydon Crown Court while facing serious drug charges. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for public help to locate him.
Reform UK is experiencing significant internal turmoil in Croydon ahead of local elections, with party chair Dan Milner-Tebbutt and approximately 10 other members resigning in protest over the imposition of ex-Conservative Ben Flook as the mayoral candidate. The resignations leave Reform with a depleted candidate list and highlight tensions between local members and party headquarters in London.
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