A message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
As I am not standing for re-election in May, this is my last message as leader of the council.....
March 2022
Sustainable Croydon – local schools receive trees as part of new Trees for Schools scheme
All schools in the borough will be offered young trees to plant on their grounds, teaching pupils the importance of protecting and enriching Croydon’s tree canopy.
Recognition for Croydon’s rich music heritage
Croydon’s plans for London Borough of Culture 2023 just got all the more exciting following an announcement of additional funding to create a music heritage trail to celebrate the borough’s rich musical history.
Playground improvements make headway in Croydon
Following successful community engagement sessions in Grangewood Park, the final design for a new playground has been produced and the on-site works are scheduled to begin in May.
Croydon approves changes to constitution to prepare for new mayor
Croydon Council this week approved significant changes to its constitution to prepare for the arrival of the borough’s first elected mayor in May.
Ten Croydon School Street schemes will return in April
The ten local School Street schemes that were temporarily paused on 28 February will return in April.
Council launches Sustainable Croydon fund to support green community initiatives
Croydon Council has approved a two-year £1m grant funding programme to support its ambitious vision for a more sustainable and greener borough.
Household Support Fund provides boost to families and community groups over winter months
Over £2.6m has been provided or allocated to families and individual households across the borough, supporting those most in need with food, household bill support, and other essentials.
Croydon sets out Housing Improvement Plan to guide next steps in improving services for residents
A new improvement plan which sets out the next phase of the council’s wide reaching programme to rebuild its housing services was approved by councillors at cabinet on Monday 21 March.
New cycle lanes help Croydon residents make more sustainable journeys and improve air quality
Part of Croydon’s plans to boost sustainable travel in response to the climate crisis, several new cycling schemes have been proposed.