Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
When I was elected Mayor six months ago, I made it clear that my immediate priority was to get to the bottom of the council’s finances.....
November 2022
Fun activities and healthy food for the winter holidays
Thousands of children and young people in receipt of free school meals will be able to access free activity clubs with healthy hot meals over the Christmas break.
Croydon financially unsustainable without new model of government support
Croydon Council has said it will not be able to balance its books next year without extra help from Government because the ongoing impact of historic financial mismanagement has left the authority financially and operationally unsustainable.
Croydon is ready for winter weather
While it is difficult to predict exactly what will happen over the months ahead, the council has taken a number of actions to help residents travel safely through the borough.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
It was fantastic to be at the Develop Croydon conference with so many partners who share my energy and passion for our town and borough...
Arts Council pledges £4.8m for six Croydon cultural organisations
Six Croydon cultural organisations have been awarded a massive combined £4.8m in funding, as the Arts Council looks to support outer London boroughs over the next three years.
Life-saving mental health training for barbers, hair and beauty professionals
Croydon barbers, hair and beauty professionals can sign up for free training to help customers talk openly and honestly about their feelings and get support.
Council to introduce new town centre Public Space Protection Order
Croydon Council will introduce a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle antisocial behaviour in the town centre following approval at last night’s Cabinet meeting.
Croydon plans for a new waste and street cleaning contract
Mayor Perry is set to consider plans for a new waste management and street cleaning contract for Croydon, following a recommendation not to extend the council’s current contract when it ends in 2025.
Mayor Perry – Croydon remembers
It has been a week of remembrance and reflection for Croydon. As we marked the sixth anniversary of the Sandilands tram derailment on Wednesday, I joined the community in New Addington to remember all those who lost their lives in the tragedy.