Play Street up for award
A Croydon Council-backed project that temporarily closes roads so children can play safely in their street once a month could be crowned the best in London at an awards ceremony next week.
In October last year a […]
October 2016
Recognising Croydon’s civic heroes
The fifth annual Mayor’s Civic Awards celebration has recognised and honoured the efforts and achievements of local people and organisations who have strived to make Croydon a better place in which to live and work.
The 14 finalists […]
Council expands shopfront rubbish clampdown
A Croydon Council project that has led to 70 tonnes less rubbish dumped outside shopfronts on one of the borough’s main roads is set to expand into South Norwood.
In July the council restricted the time of day […]
“Milestone” bus station opens as part of West Croydon’s multimillion pound redevelopment
Another milestone in the multimillion pound redevelopment of West Croydon transport interchange was reached this week with the opening of the new bus station.
London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport Val Shawcross officially opened the £4.5m bus station, which […]
Council appoints new executive director of place
Croydon Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Shifa Mustafa as its new executive director of place to lead the council on safety, streets, development, regeneration, culture and planning.
Shifa’s appointment comes after former executive director of […]
Financial security and stability for Croydon residents as new four year efficiency plan announced
A new four year efficiency plan that promises more financial security and stability for Croydon residents is set to be presented at cabinet this evening.
The four year plan- which is set to be approved at Cabinet will […]
Business start-up course launches with free premises and advice
Budding Croydon entrepreneurs with a big business idea but no website or premises can learn the ropes for free by joining a council-backed workshop starting on Monday.
Registration is still open for the Pop-Up Business School, which will […]
New council house priority plans for Croydon residents
A decision to increase the period residents have lived in Croydon before qualifying for a council home will be considered at cabinet next week.
With demand continuing to outstrip supply, Croydon Council has reviewed its Housing Allocation scheme […]
Team Croydon raises over £3,500 for Sports Relief
Earlier this year, the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at Croydon Sports Arena in South Norwood saw local people running between one and six miles in aid of Sport Relief. The money has been counted up and Croydon’s […]
Finalists announced for the 2016 Mayor’s Civic Awards
Fourteen finalists have been shortlisted for the Mayor’s Civic Awards, to be held on Tuesday 11 October, in recognition of outstanding contributions to Croydon’s community.
The Mayor’s Civic Awards recognise and honour the efforts and achievements of local […]