The Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under sections 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 on 17 July 2025 in respect of London Borough of Croydon. It summaries the circumstances in which the Secretary of State has made the Directions, her reasons for this exercise of her powers, and the implications of the Directions for this Authority.

This replaces the previous Explanatory Memorandum as the Directions previously issued have been revoked.