Croydon parks could join Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Field research by Natural England suggests the boundary should be extended to include Happy Valley and Farthing Downs.
March 2023
New Healthy School Street schemes go live, one to be held for changes
New Healthy School Street schemes have gone live, with a consultation launched at the same time. Meanwhile one scheme will be held for amendments.
Apply now to hold Coronation Big Lunch parties
Communities across Croydon are being given the opportunity to get-together with their friends and neighbours to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
On Wednesday the council set a budget for 2023/24 that will protect vital services whilst we continue to fix the finances and rebuild the council so that it is smaller and more efficient, providing good services and value for money.
Croydon sets 2023/24 budget
Croydon Council last night (8 March 2023) set its budget for the next financial year after the Executive Mayor’s proposals were approved at Full Council.
Council reaches milestone in overhaul of housing repairs service
Croydon’s drive to improve its housing service has reached a significant milestone with contracts to be offered to new partners to provide an upgraded and improved repairs service for council tenants.
Croydon to restore landmark clocktower in Thornton Heath
The time piece that has stood in Thornton Heath High Street since 1900 was severely damaged in a fire.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
Following the Council meeting on Wednesday night I have received a number of questions from residents about what the next steps are in regard to the Council’s 2023/24 budget setting process.
More children in Croydon offered a place at their preferred secondary school
A total of 89% of Croydon’s pupils have been offered one of their top three choices of secondary schools.
Free programme offers parents tips to boost their child’s health
Parents with children aged seven and under can sign up to a free eight-week programme and learn more about looking after their family’s physical, emotional and mental health and much more.