Monthly Archives: March 2016

March 2016

Better parks plan launched

2016-03-22T09:53:39+00:00March 22nd, 2016|Recent news|

Outdoor art exhibitions, accordion musicians and more community allotments could become a feature of Croydon’s open spaces under a major review of how people use the borough’s parks.

On Monday the council’s cabinet decided to assess current and […]

Croydon to deliver growth zone

2016-03-17T15:25:09+00:00March 17th, 2016|Recent news|

Croydon’s growth zone, which is set to deliver a £5.25bn regeneration programme creating thousands of new jobs and homes for local people, has been handed a government boost.

As part of a new devolution deal, central government is […]

New quiz to help get your health back on track

2016-03-17T12:51:42+00:00March 17th, 2016|Recent news|

Middle-aged residents are being reminded of the health benefits of being more active, eating well, drinking less alcohol and quitting smoking – all to avoid future diseases caused by modern-day living.

One You, a recently launched government behaviour-change […]

Kicking butt on No Smoking Day

2016-03-09T15:56:01+00:00March 9th, 2016|Recent news|

Residents needing motivation to kick their smoking habit were urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on Wednesday’s No Smoking Day.

It is estimated that more than 17% of adults in Croydon smoke […]