Tens of thousands of young people will get a taste of local democracy and a new ambassador when London’s largest youth population elects its first young mayor next spring.
With more children and young citizens than anywhere else […]
An academy’s drive to get a zebra crossing to make pupils safer on their walk to school has led to Croydon Council installing one for the autumn term.
Staff and pupils at Robert Fitzroy Academy and local residents […]
A new art project will see the hoardings around the site of the new multi-million pound leisure and community centre in New Addington decorated with photos of local heroes and pieces of artwork inspired by young residents.
‘Heroes […]
The unsung heroes among Croydon’s community were celebrated at a glittering civic awards ceremony last night.
Selfless volunteers, exceptional young people and neighbours who go the extra mile, were among those announced as winners at the 2017 Mayor’s […]
Croydon is one of six entries shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s Problem Orientated Partnership (Pop) Awards for its problem-solving work to tackle road racing and antisocial behaviour on Imperial Way.
The awards – now in their […]
Twenty of the region’s newest social enterprises showcased their businesses at a special event to mark Social Saturday 2017.
The annual event aims to raise awareness of the difference that social enterprises – businesses that put people and […]
Young job-seekers can get free careers advice, meet employers and training providers at a Choose Your Future employment extravaganza.
Croydon’s renowned chamber orchestra, The London Mozart Players, launch their new 2017/18 season this Saturday (21 October).
The show, at St John the Evangelist church in South Norwood marks the start of a series of performances that will […]
A Croydon Council mental health social worker who helped prevent a woman being wrongly sectioned has been named a finalist in a national awards ceremony.
Andrew Thomas has made it to the finals of Social Worker of the […]
This Saturday’s dance festival in Croydon is also an opportunity for local artists and sculptors to show off their skills.
The Dance Umbrella ‘Origami Challenge’ is being run in partnership with ‘The Big Draw’, and sets the task […]