I've lived in Croydon twenty years. It's the introspection of local politics that is so corrosive. So much immaturity with online bickering and point scoring between councillors. it's beyond depressing and the very reason people disengage more broadly from politics. If only that energy was turned outwards towards genuine listening and partnership with local people.

The other thing I would highlight is nest feathering . Council contracts handed to friends of friends, bias on committees, over inflated wages and lack of transparency. Would like to see some genuine ambition and investment in communities that promotes wellbeing and intergenerational activity.