New speech and language therapy started in schools
The Council has allocated an extra £1m of government funding in improving the service, with the changes based on feedback from children, families and schools.
November 2025
Croydon unlocks almost £1m after identifying hundreds of children eligible for premium funding
Croydon Council has identified 728 additional children who are entitled to pupil premium funding, helping to provide valuable support for the borough’s young people and unlocking almost £1m in extra annual funding for local schools.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
21 November 2025
Mayor Perry reflects on the week, sharing the medium term-financial strategy and updates on the town centre regeneration work, including the Wellesley Road crossing. He looks ahead to the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December which will be marked in Croydon with a range of events.
Croydon stands united against violence against women and girls
Croydon Council is calling on residents, partners and local organisations to come together for the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign running from 25 November to 10 December.
We will put residents first and make every penny count, Mayor pledges
The Council has set out its financial position and outline plans for future growth and savings.
Cars seized and court action taken during Blue Badge crackdown
Croydon Council has confiscated 70 Blue Badges in the first six months of its campaign to clamp down on Blue Badge misuse across the borough.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
14 November 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week including signing the Armed Forces Covenant, cracking down on misused Blue Badges and supporting local businesses and growth. He also shares exciting transformation plans for Minster Green.
Minster Green to be transformed into a welcoming public space that links to town centre
Croydon will make the area greener and safer by closing the subway and restoring the area around the Minster, funded by the Growth Zone programme.
Croydon Council pledges support to Armed Forces community
Croydon Council has reaffirmed its support for serving personnel, veterans and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on Armistice Day.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
7 November 2025
Mayor Perry reflects on the week including speaking at the 'Develop Croydon: Game On' conference, holding an on-the-road casework surgery and supporting Croydon Drop-In's Annual General Meeting. He looks ahead to the weekend when Croydon will come together to mark Remembrance Day and the nine year anniversary of the tragic Sandilands tram derailment.