Discount boost for under-18s with disabilities
A nationwide combined discount and identity card for children with a disability has become free for the first time after a groundbreaking deal between a charity and Croydon Council.
January 2019
London’s Deputy Mayor for crime and policing backs Croydon’s plans to prevent violence
Croydon’s plans to set up one of the capital’s first violence reduction networks and adopt a preventative approach to crime have been hailed as ‘exemplary’ practice by London’s Deputy Mayor for policing and crime.
Electric van for award-winning local business Chequers
An initiative promoting sustainable travel in and around Croydon has been spearheaded by a local business with the unveiling of their first fully electric van.
Croydon commended for ‘phenomenal’ work on dementia
The Mayor of Croydon was presented with a special recognition award from Alzheimer’s Society, the UK’s leading dementia charity, for the borough’s efforts to support people living with dementia.
The awards ceremony on Tuesday (22 January) follows the […]
Restaurant fined after mouse infestation
The owners and director of a Croydon restaurant whose kitchen was found littered with mouse droppings have been ordered to pay more than £13,500 after a council prosecution.
Children’s writing competition commemorates victims of the Holocaust and genocide
Residents from across Croydon are invited to join a special event paying tribute to victims of the Holocaust and other genocides marking an international day of remembrance.
Three Croydon schemes shortlisted for London Transport Awards
Three teams from Croydon Council have been shortlisted for London-wide travel awards for their efforts to make journeys in the borough quicker, safer and more sustainable.
Croydon proposes Article 4 Direction to manage HMO conversions
Croydon Council is proposing to protect family homes by requiring planning permission to convert properties into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs).
Housing campaigners back council decision
A national body that encourages local people to develop their own homes has backed Croydon Council’s decision to offer some of its land for community-led housing projects.
Roofer sentenced after trading standards investigation
A roofer who defrauded an elderly Croydon couple out of £19,000 for poor-quality and unnecessary work has received a suspended jail sentence after a council investigation.