New affordable homes bought for Croydon residents
A council scheme to help hundreds of people out of temporary accommodation and into genuinely affordable homes has taken its next big step with 18 families moving into newly-bought properties.
March 2018
Residents to get support with energy costs
Croydon Council has approved a three-year scheme to save low-income households at least £400 on their energy bills by making their homes warmer.
Croydon awarded grant to develop Creative Enterprise Zone proposal
Croydon could become home to one of the capital’s first Creative Enterprise Zones after being shortlisted for a grant to further develop the borough’s initial proposal.
Council leader thanks volunteers after Waddon gas leak
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of Croydon Council has thanked volunteers and council staff for their response in assisting residents who were evacuated from their homes following a gas leak in Whitestone Way in Waddon.
Counting the cost of environmental crime
Croydon has increased the cost of fly-tipping and littering for offenders. Members approve a new safety enforcement policy at last night's cabinet meeting (Monday 19 March).
Council’s Community Fund already showing positive results
Youth groups, care organisations and other voluntary sector bodies are among the institutions that have directly benefited from the council’s Community Fund.
Council clampdown hits 195 prosecutions
Dumping a fridge, fly-tipping fence panels and urinating in a car park are among offences that have landed another five people with prosecutions under the council’s Don’t Mess With Croydon clampdown.
Updates on gas incident near Purley Way
Police are currently dealing with a potential gas leak on Whitestone Way, Waddon, following a collision between a car and an energy plant.
Croydon prepares as more snow is forecast
Croydon Council’s six gritting vehicles will be out and about from tonight to prepare for more snowfall this weekend.
Residents at the heart of community ward budget spending
More than £500,000 of community ward budgets has been spent funding 400 local projects, as councillors continue to put residents at the heart of spending in their wards.