It appears Croydon’s financial crisis is having an effect on how residents view their hometown.

The results of Croydon Council’s first major residents’ survey since the pandemic have been published.

1,694 on-street interviews were carried out between September and December by an independent market research company.

69% of people surveyed said they were satisfied with their area as a place to live with an emphasis on good public transport links.

But less than half of those surveyed, 45%, said they were satisfied with the way the council runs things.

That’s 11% points below the October Local Government Association benchmark.

When asked why, a number referenced the council’s previous financial crisis.

The authority was put in special measures as the Government last spring as it looked to write off more than half a billion pounds of debt.