Bosses say the increased need for homelessness help and social care has caused its financial position to deteriorate significantly.

Croydon is London’s largest borough and is experiencing the third highest number of people seeking homeless help in the UK.

The authority says it’s requesting £136million worth of exceptional financial support from the Government for 2025 and 2026.

It is expected that this will be in the form of capitalisation directions.

Croydon is also proposing a council tax increase of 2.99% and a 2% increase in the adult social care precept levy.