Free advice session for EU citizens
The council is urging Croydon residents who are citizens of European Union (EU) countries to attend a town centre event on how to apply for a permanent right to stay.
February 2020
The Big Conversation goes green
Residents across Croydon are urged to have their say on the borough’s future as part of The Big Conversation with the current focus turning to all things sustainable.
WE DID IT! Croydon wins London Borough of Culture 2023
Croydon has been named London Borough of Culture for 2023, fending off competition from across the capital. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced the borough’s bid, This is Croydon, had scooped the title and the £1.35m funding award at City Hall this morning (11 February).
Call for locals interested in community-led homes
An old garage site in Shrublands could become affordable homes built by local people for local people – and the council wants to hear from neighbours keen on getting involved.
Young Londoners’ Fund awards Croydon £1.2m for work to reduce youth violence
Up to 1,425 school pupils are set to benefit from a £1.2m award from the Young Londoner’s Fund (YLF), which will spearhead Croydon’s plans to reduce youth violence in the borough.
Coronavirus: latest public health information
The government has issued advice for the public to follow to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and tips on how people can protect themselves from infection.
Croydon celebrates LGBT+ History Month
Croydon launches its LGBT+ History Month celebrations this Thursday (6 February) with an evening of performances and a panel discussion at the Fairfield Halls.
100 in 100 celebration marks National Apprenticeship Week
A celebration breakfast marking the success of Croydon’s 100 in 100 campaign took place this morning, as National Apprenticeship Week gets under way.
Inclusive cinema shows rolled out for people living with dementia
Musical favourites Singin’ In The Rain and Hard Day’s Night are among the special film screenings for people living with dementia to be shown at Croydon’s David Lean cinema.
Have your say on the Reimagine Croydon Subways finalists’ ideas
The creation of a subterranean mushroom farm, colourful artwork celebrating the different nationalities that call Croydon home and the creation of a new music venue for local artists, are just some of innovative ideas put forward to transform the town centre subways.