Croydon launches new Families First pilot to give earlier support
Croydon Council has launched its Families First Partnership pilot, a new approach bringing council services and partners together to provide the right help at the right time.
Croydon Council marks Kinship Care Week with appreciation event
5–11 October marks Kinship Week, a chance to celebrate carers who are giving children and young people a loving, stable home when they cannot live with their parents.
New Crisis and Resilience Fund to help residents in hardship
Croydon Council will receive up to £19.7m over three years to help families and vulnerable residents.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (2 October 2026)
Mayor Perry reflects on the week and looks ahead to a busy October, with the return of Croydon Harvest this weekend (3-4 October) and the start of Black History Month.
Croydon residents encouraged to access support to quit smoking this Stoptober
Croydon residents are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober and quit smoking this October using the free, expert support across the borough.
Croydon’s dog warden wins RSPCA award for eighth year for work with stray dogs
Tara Boswell, Croydon Council’s dog warden, has been recognised in the RSPCA’s prestigious PawPrints Awards for the eighth year running.
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