New playgrounds, a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tippers and antisocial behaviour, better journeys, cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and regeneration projects moving forward.
That’s the story of the first 100 days since Executive Mayor of Croydon Jason Perry began his new term, with a raft of announcements, initiatives and major projects under way as part of Croydon Council’s new Business Plan 2026-30.
Over the last three months, the focus has been on delivering quickly and robustly on the issues that matter to residents most and a renewed push to make Croydon an even better place to live, work and do business.
The message is clear – Croydon is taking a zero-tolerance approach and will use all available powers to crack down on illegal activity and antisocial behaviour. A new Caught on Camera campaign is helping to help identify fly-tippers and repeat offenders. Whilst enforcement activity has seen fines issued over food safety failings, a rogue operator shut down and action taken against Blue Badge fraud.
The Council has stepped up efforts to keep Croydon cleaner, launching community collection days, new mobile recycling centres, expanding blitz cleans and working closely with partners to drive up standards across waste and street cleansing services.
A new Pothole Patrol is repairing roads quicker as part of the better roads, better journeys priority, whilst a new Motorists’ Forum starting in the autumn will give drivers and taxi operators a stronger voice on transport issues affecting the borough.
On community safety, the Council has announced proposals to start a GPS electronic tagging pilot to target prolific shoplifters in high streets. It also worked with the Police and Town Centre Taskforce to successfully secure a borough-wide ban against a man causing persistent antisocial behaviour.
“We promised residents we would get on with the job and focus on the things that really matter – cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods, better roads and a stronger local economy.
“The first 100 days have been packed with action. From new playgrounds and outdoor gyms to tougher enforcement, regeneration projects and investment opportunities, we’re already delivering on our promises.
“There’s still a huge amount to do, but we’re building momentum and showing that Croydon is moving in the right direction. These first 100 days are just the start.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon
The drive to regenerate the town centre and attract investment and jobs into the borough continues at pace. Mayor Perry launched the CR0-llywood working group, an initiative to support and grow the film and television industry in Croydon, whilst the Croydon Means Business programme is providing support and grants for start-ups and established local businesses.
The Council’s College Green regeneration plans have moved forward and major public realm improvements have been unveiled around Dingwall Road and George Street. The Council and partners also signed an agreement for the East Croydon link bridge to be completed and contractors have now been appointed.
Mayor Perry has confirmed four new playgrounds for the borough as part of the Council’s investment in green spaces, alongside improvements to playgrounds on housing estates. Four new outdoor gyms are also on the way this year, giving residents more opportunities to stay active closer to home.
Meanwhile, Croydon’s parks continue to go from strength to strength, with two more Green Flag awards secured and new cafés and kiosks announced for Waddon Ponds, Addiscombe Recreation Ground and The Queen’s Gardens.
