Robert Ward: Applying the principles of Sherlock Holmes to scrutinise Croydon Council

If the response to information requests leaves you feeling like you are dealing with Professor Moriarty, you have a problem.

Robert Ward: The three tests to see if your council is on the path to becoming another Croydon

When enquiries and complaints are met with an obstructive response that is a sign that the administration is dysfunctional.

Robert Ward: Robust data is needed to defeat knife crime

We are left with a scattergun of projects, selected on old information, the best sales pitch, and political favouritism.