November 2017

Putting safety first

2021-11-15T15:06:19+00:00 November 13th, 2017|Recent news|

Each passing day sees Christmas edge that little bit closer – and with it, for some, the worry of how to finance what is always a season of expectation and expense.

A handy and affordable answer is to […]

Statement from the leader of the council one year after the Croydon tram derailment

2021-11-15T15:06:31+00:00 November 10th, 2017|Recent news|

“This week, out of adversity, we again saw the very best of Croydon as, one year on, we came together to stand in solidarity with all the […]

Overnight closures for maintenance work to Croydon Underpass

2017-11-10T09:12:52+00:00 November 10th, 2017|Recent news|

Motorists travelling through the town centre overnight next week will find they will not be able to use Croydon Underpass, linking Wellesley Road and Park Lane.

Routine maintenance work, including the cleaning of the tiled walls and inspection […]

Croydon falls silent to mark first anniversary of Sandilands tram derailment

2021-11-15T15:06:38+00:00 November 9th, 2017|Recent news|

Croydon fell silent this morning as the community came together to mark the first anniversary of the Sandilands tram derailment.

More than 50 people were injured and seven people – Dane Chinnery, Donald Collett, Robert Huxley, Philip Logan, […]

31st vehicle seized after joint fly-tipping clampdown

2021-11-15T15:06:47+00:00 November 8th, 2017|Recent news|

A multi-agency clampdown against fly-tipping and other offences yesterday (Tuesday) led to Croydon Council seizing its 31st van suspected of being used to illegally store or dump rubbish.

More than 30 officers from Croydon Council patrolled locations across the borough […]

Free artist talks in lead-up to major new Croydon visual arts project

2021-11-15T15:06:55+00:00 November 8th, 2017|Recent news|

A series of free public talks by contemporary artists will explore how art and artists interact with local communities.

Entitled ‘The Exchange Floor’, the talks take place at Croydon’s new Croydon Arts Store at 5.00 pm every […]

New Addington’s free outdoor gym to open on Saturday 18 November

2021-11-15T15:07:04+00:00 November 7th, 2017|Recent news|

The first of five new outdoor gyms for Croydon’s parks officially opens in New Addington next weekend.

A launch event is planned for 11am – 1pm on Saturday 18 November. There will be demonstrations on how to use […]

Remembering the fallen

2021-11-15T15:07:11+00:00 November 6th, 2017|Recent news|

Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices of military and service personnel in conflicts past and present, will be observed in Croydon this coming weekend.

Conducted by the Rt Revd Jonathan Clark, the Bishop of […]