A message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
We’ve taken two important steps towards a greener Croydon this week with the launch of our Carbon Neutral Action Plan...
February 2022
Residents to help shape new housing repairs service
Croydon Council will be working with residents to help shape a new housing repairs service when the council’s contract with Axis, their responsive housing repairs provider, comes to an end next year.
Croydon Council’s Covid lateral testing vans help you get tested
Keep Croydon Safe Champions are out every day in their rapid testing vans spreading awareness of the importance of regular testing for Covid-19.
Apps launched to share the love and shop local in South Norwood, Purley and Thornton Heath
Three Croydon communities are benefiting from a pilot of new, innovative smart technology, encouraging people back to their local high streets.
Working together to make public transport accessible for all
Croydon’s bus services have once again been improved by the involvement of a council-led resident group that aims to improve access and facilities across the borough for older people and those with disabilities.
Croydon adopts Carbon Neutral Action Plan and launches sustainability campaign
Croydon has adopted its first Carbon Neutral Action Plan, setting out how the council will work with all its partners and communities to meet the challenge of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030.
Half-term fun for the borough’s children and young people
February half-term starts next week and the council is working with partner organisations across Croydon to ensure there are a number of free activities to help keep children and young people engaged during the school holidays.
Dean Shoesmith appointed as Croydon’s chief people officer
Croydon Council has appointed Dean Shoesmith as its permanent chief people officer following a successful recruitment round.
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status
Residents and people in Croydon will have more opportunities to take a simple HIV finger-prick test or order a free home test kit in the post during National HIV Testing Week, 7-13 February.
A message from Councillor Hamida Ali, the leader of the council
As the first council leader in Croydon from a minority ethnic background, I’m proud that Croydon Council is a spotlight organisation for Race Equality Week (7-13 February).