Croydon Council prosecutes trader selling vape to child
Croydon Council has successfully secured a conviction of the proprietor of a vape shop in Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, for selling a vape to a child during a test purchasing exercise.
December 2024
Council launches programme to support care-experienced young people into work in 2025
Next year will see the council offer a new paid training and work experience programme to help care-experienced young people aged 18-24 gain skills and confidence – and gain a valuable first step towards a career in local government.
Wellesley Road underpass closed for public safety
The public underpass under Wellesley Road in Croydon has been temporarily closed owing to recent fire damage caused by antisocial behaviour.
Council services over Christmas and New Year
While we all start to look forward to our festive break, the council has ensured that residents and businesses can continue to access vital help and support needed at this time.
Plans to focus youth work on helping young people in need
Croydon Council is proposing to change its way of engaging with young people, to provide better help to those most in need of support.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
Mayor Perry looks back on 2024 in his weekly message.
Fly-tipper ordered to pay over £10,000 following prosecution by Croydon Council
A man from Kent has been convicted of fly-tipping and fined £3,000 and ordered to pay £6,000 in costs and a £1,200 victim surcharge totalling £10,200 for illegally dumping waste in Croydon.
A breath of fresh air – Croydon to work with community to improve air quality
Croydon Council is seeking feedback from its residents, communities and businesses on the proposed Air Quality Delivery Plan (AQDP) 2024-2029, to reduce air pollution to improve the health and quality of life for residents and visitors to the borough.
Warm spaces – essential support for Croydon’s vulnerable residents this winter
As temperatures drop, Croydon Council and local organisations are offering a network of warm spaces across the borough to support residents through the colder months.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including a new report into Croydon's recovery progress and the latest Christmas festivities.