Communities are to be given more responsibility for the things that matter most to them as part of a new scheme aimed at devolving town hall powers to residents.
Three pilots will be established in South Norwood, Purley […]
The public have raised more than £15,000 so far to help the victims, families and communities affected by the Croydon tram derailment.
Over 500 people have donated to the JustGiving page set up by the council, in the […]
Tips to empower individuals and communities to eradicate the social ills of being isolated and feeling lonely are at the heart of the first annual report from Croydon’s director of public health.
Rachel Flowers, who took up her […]
The sky was blue and the sun shining but there was an unmistakably serious and sombre atmosphere at the annual Armistice Day ceremony on Friday as the passing of those in Wednesday’s tram incident was remembered.
An estimated […]
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
This has been a harrowing week for the people of Croydon, following Wednesday’s horrific tram incident. Yet, despite the unimaginable sense of tragedy that we […]
The leader of Croydon Council and the Mayor of London have today announced specialist support available for those affected by the Croydon tram derailment.
An official fundraising page has been set up by the council for anyone wishing […]
British Transport Police and other emergency services are currently on the scene at a major incident at Sandilands tram stop in Croydon.
Officers are working to deal with a tram derailment, which has led to number of casualties.
People […]
A community assistance centre has been set up in New Addington to provide support to anyone affected by Wednesday’s tram incident.
The centre is located at the Calat New Addington Centre, in Central Parade, and is staffed by […]
The Armistice Day ceremony on Friday (11) will be extended to allow reflection on the awful events of Wednesday’s tragic tram incident at Sandilands.
As in past years, the small ceremony will take place with a two-minute silence […]
“It has been a very difficult 24 hours for Croydon and my thoughts and sympathies remain with everyone affected by yesterday’s tram incident.
“Emergency services, assisted by council support teams, remain at the scene and I would like […]