Companies fined thousands for selling axe and knives to a teenager
An ongoing nationwide pilot clampdown by Croydon Council against illegal online knife sales to children has landed two more companies with thousands of pounds in fines.
November 2019
Youth performance partnership launches free tasters
Croydon was named as one of only five YPPs in the UK in March, after the borough’s partnership successfully bid for the £1m Arts Council England funding for the London region, fending off competition from across the capital.
Croydon unites to stop violence against women
A borough-wide promotion to tell domestic abuse victims where they can seek help against domestic abuse begins on Monday, to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Croydon in ambitious bid to boost late night economy
London Night Czar Amy Lamé welcomed the borough’s plans to boost the late night economy as when she came to Croydon last night, describing them as ‘groundbreaking, inclusive and diverse.’
Five-year plan to further improve Croydon’s economy approved by cabinet
An innovative and collaborative five-year strategy which aims to boost Croydon’s thriving economy was approved by cabinet last night (18 November).
Temporary CCTV cameras to target crime hot spots
Two temporary cameras will be installed in Purley and Croydon town centre to help monitor antisocial behaviour, street drinking, drug taking and fly-tipping.
Time to make good food accessible for all
Croydon's director of public health calls for a ban on junk food advertising and more opportunities to better promote healthier foods and water, to reduce health inequalities and improve residents' health and wellbeing.
Grassroots gigs crop up in Croydon Music City
Live music is making a come-back in Croydon as a brand new Croydon Music City initiative links up artists with new audiences. From this weekend Croydon Calling will see venues from coffee shops to cocktail bars host a rich mix of gigs throughout November and early December, working with the council's music city team and promoters Big South.
Croydon’s young stars shine
More than 150 young people children in care and care leavers were celebrated for their talents and achievements at a glittering ceremony for Croydon STAR Awards 2019.
Rapid HIV testing at community venues in Croydon
A host of community venues in Croydon have been set up especially to carry out rapid HIV tests during HIV Testing Week, which starts Saturday, 16th November.