Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (11 September 2026)
Mayor Perry looks back on the week including the evacuation of Zodiac House and a visit to Eldon PHAB. He looks forward to Open House Festival and a visit to Addiscombe Railway Park.
Croydon Council is supporting residents facing homelessness to access more affordable housing options outside London through Reloc8, as part of its wider work to manage housing demand and reduce the need for temporary accommodation.
From 3-4 October, the much-loved Croydon Harvest returns with a weekend of outdoor arts, live music, family fun and the spirit of the historic Walnut Fair.
The Council has been supporting residents of Zodiac House after a power outage led to the building being evacuated.
Partner organisations have been visiting schools and patrolling the town to provide support and advice about how to stay safe.
Croydon Council is set to adopt an updated Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which will ensure that as new homes and developments are built, investment is also made in infrastructure and community facilities.
Alison Johnson, a respected community leader, has been appointed to lead Croydon's Pride in Place programme for the area surrounding Croydon University Hospital.
Croydon Council has entered an improved contract with Eleanor Healthcare Group to run three older people's care homes, strengthening support for residents and planning ahead for future demand.