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Croydon Council is addressing its unsustainable finances and historic debt as part of its 2026-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Croydon Council's financial position was described as unsustainable in November 2025, despite efforts to reduce its budget deficit, according to a review. The council's historic debt is estimated at £72m for 2025-26.

The council's 2026-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy Update aims to reduce budget deficits. Council tax is the local property tax levied by councils to fund services, but no specific increases have been reported by other councils in the supplied material.

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  1. Croydon Council's financial position was described as unsustainable in November 2025. Source
  2. Croydon's historic debt is estimated at £72m for 2025-26. Source
  3. Croydon Council discussed its 2026-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy Update in November 2025. Source
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