First conviction against online knife sales to children
A Home Office-backed pilot nationwide clampdown against illegal online knife sales to children has secured its first successful prosecution led by Croydon Council.
June 2019
Council’s Gateway approach wins national award
Croydon Council’s groundbreaking approach to preventing homelessness and improving local families’ prospects won last night (Wednesday) at a national awards ceremony.
More financial choice planned over adult social care
A consultation has gone live today (Wednesday) on proposals to give more Croydon adults greater financial independence and control over the council social care services they use.
Job fair to mark National Employability Day
Croydon residents are being given the chance to speak to employers about vacancies as well as hear top tips to ensure they are ready to apply for and succeed in getting a job at an event to mark National Employability Day (Friday 28 June).
University students redesign Croydon Crematorium
Architecture students have been challenged to redesign Croydon Crematorium to make it more welcoming and inclusive for visitors of all backgrounds and faiths.
Proposed closure of St Andrew’s Church of England High School
Croydon Council has today (25 June) started formal consultation on the proposed closure of St Andrew’s Church of England (CofE) High School in August 2020. This is the next stage in the statutory process which began in March 2019, when the council opened a pre-publication consultation on the proposed closure of the school.
Wraparound support for breastfeeding mums in Croydon
A peer support group that provides a lifeline to mums and babies in Croydon has launched this week to coincide with Breastfeeding Celebration Week
Have your say on upgraded CCTV system
Croydon Council is set to invest in improving community safety across the borough by improving the CCTV system.
Countdown to Croydon Mela
The countdown to a mass celebration of Asian culture, creativity and cuisine has begun - with just three weeks until Croydon Mela returns for 2019.
Aspiring dancers and musicians Assemble for Fairfield Halls Takeover
Young dancers and musicians have been invited to audition this weekend for an exciting new project, which will culminate in a live performance at Croydon’s newly-refurbished world-class arts centre, Fairfield Halls.