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Croydon Council is preparing its staff for new responsibilities under the Hillsborough Law, expected in April 2027.

In September 2026, Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board discussed the council's preparedness for the forthcoming Hillsborough Law. The board was informed that preparatory work, including staff retraining, needs to commence over the next seven months, with a commitment to provide an update to the board.

The Hillsborough Law, which is set to be enacted in April 2027, will place new responsibilities and obligations on all council employees.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board discussed preparedness for the Hillsborough Law in September 2026. Source
  2. Staff retraining needs to commence over the next seven months to prepare for the Hillsborough Law. Source
  3. The Hillsborough Law is set to be enacted in April 2027. Source
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