Croydon Council has overspent this year by £35 million and is seeking a government bailout.
It has been told to sell assets.
Top of the list is Fairfield Hall, a world-class venue for orchestral concerts.
No bids in yet.
The hall has been horrendously mismanaged in recent years. Search slippedisc.com for the backstory.
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