COVID-19: a message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
“As the Covid-19 health crisis accelerates, my first thoughts and I’m sure yours, are with all those who are unwell, at home or in hospital, including our […]
April 2020
#CroydonTogether: a special thank you for schools
The #CroydonTogether campaign is today saying a special thank you to schools, teachers and staff for everything they are doing to support their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 50 Croydon schools will be staying open throughout the Easter holiday to continue to provide care for vulnerable children and those of critical workers. This is enabling parents and carers to fulfil vital roles in public services from the NHS and social care, to street cleaning and bin collection, at this crucial time.
More time for residents’ feedback on new planning applications
Croydon residents will have extra time to comment on new planning applications after the council extended the formal feedback period as a result of Covid-19.
Residents reminded to use parks responsibly this Easter
Residents are being reminded to continue to use Croydon’s parks responsibly ahead of the Easter weekend.
Council thanks Croydon businesses as it continues its PPE appeal
As part of its efforts to overcome the national shortage in personal protective equipment, Croydon Council is reiterating its appeal to Croydon businesses that may be able to help boost local supplies for frontline workers.
Working together for Croydon
Over 1,000 households in Croydon have now received food parcels or financial support and advice from a partnership between the council, community and local volunteers in response to COVID-19.
Council appeal for donations to boost personal protective equipment supply
With a national shortage of PPE, Croydon Council is appealing to local businesses for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE), to boost its supplies and help protect the borough’s frontline health and social care workers. The council is working hard to source additional supplies for the hundreds of carers that are continuing to deliver much-needed health, social care and support to some of Croydon’s most vulnerable residents.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
“As we move into the second week of lockdown we continue to build on and strengthen on Croydon’s united response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Yesterday I joined council […]
Croydon Works helps job-seeking residents as COVID-19 creates new roles
The council’s free job, training, and recruitment service is seeking staff for a wide range of roles as local businesses create new positions amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Council launches fund to strengthen community COVID-19 response
Voluntary and community groups who are providing support for vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 pandemic can now apply for grants of up to £10k from a new council fund.