Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 12 June 2026
Mayor Perry reflects on the week from new CCTV in Thornton Heath tackling fly-tipping to Croydon’s vibrant art fair, The Big Lunch and a World Cup billboard celebrating Pickles the dog.
Local artists take centre stage as Art On Our Doorstep comes to town
Croydon’s town centre will become a showcase for the borough’s creative talent from 13-14 June during Art On Our Doorstep, a weekend art fair celebrating the borough’s artists, makers and cultural scene.
‘I didn’t know I would become a carer’, Croydon resident shares reality of caring
As part of Carers Week 2026, Steve’s story highlights the reality for 28,000 of unpaid carers in the borough and the support that is available.
Mayor launches ‘CRO‑llywood’ Working Group to build on Croydon’s film and TV success
A new working group will bring together industry leaders, education providers, creative businesses and production professionals to turn Croydon’s filming success into jobs, skills, investment and opportunities for local people.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
5 June 2026
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including creating opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers, working with the police to tackle shoplifting and cracking down on rogue businesses as part of our zero-tolerance campaign.
South Norwood chicken shop fined £25,000 over food safety failings
Croydon Council’s zero tolerance approach to protecting public health has led to the successful prosecution of a chicken shop after inspectors found dirty food storage, mouse droppings and poor food safety practices.
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