Communities take the lead as Croydon tackles climate emergency
A panel formed of communities from across Croydon has begun discussions on how the whole borough might address the climate and ecological crisis.
January 2020
Council help for local European citizens
European citizens living in Croydon are being urged to apply for settled status post-Brexit and contact the council if they need help.
Croydon invests in more council homes
Another 24 local households on Croydon’s housing waiting list will get a new council home after a cabinet decision last night (Monday).
New commission chair to help drive Croydon’s green agenda
Croydon is taking major steps towards becoming London’s greenest borough by appointing the first chair of the Climate Crisis Commission to help deliver a sustainable Croydon.
Croydon introduces tougher planning rules on house conversions
Croydon Council has confirmed new rules to ensure that planning permission must be applied for before a family home can be converted into shared housing.
Community celebrates stunning new leisure centre
New Addington’s brand new multi-million pound leisure and community centre celebrated its official opening yesterday with an evening of live music, performances and demonstrations showcasing the stunning new facilities.
Croydon’s communities invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Croydon’s communities will come together to commemorate the Holocaust alongside the 25th anniversary of the Bosnian and other genocides as part of an international day of remembrance.
Hundreds of new cycle storage spaces coming to Croydon
Residents will soon benefit from more than 300 spaces in new secure cycle storage areas across the borough as part of a council drive to encourage sustainable journeys.
New art sculpture celebrates Purley’s rail heritage
A new sculpture celebrating nearly 200 years of Purley’s rail heritage is set to be formally unveiled in the town later this month.
Nominations open for Croydon’s next Young Mayor
Young people who want to raise their voice and have a say in Croydon’s future can now apply to be the borough’s next Young Mayor.