Statement from the leader of the council as Croydon mourns police officer
The flag at Croydon Town Hall has been lowered as a mark of respect to the police officer who lost his life in the line of duty earlier this morning.
September 2020
Council to further expand scheme to boost walking and cycling
Four more Croydon streets will become safer, greener, quieter and more cycle-friendly when the next phase of the borough’s Streetspace scheme launches on 28 September.
Croydon backs Great British September Clean as Street Champions network nears 500 volunteers
Croydon Council has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy to launch the inaugural Great British September Clean after the original Spring Clean was cancelled due to Covid-19.
August 2020
Croydon launches 24-hour helpline with Stop Hate UK
Croydon has joined forces with national charity Stop Hate UK to introduce a new 24-hour helpline dedicated to supporting residents affected by hate crime.
July 2020
Council fund helps to boost Croydon’s culture groups
Almost 40 creative organisations have benefited from Croydon’s Cultural Relief Fund so they can continue their work despite the impact of Covid-19.
Covid-19 update: a message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
"As the weather turns warmer, many people will be considering August holidays that seemed a world away during lockdown. It can be easy for the sunshine to convince us that things are back to normal. But coronavirus has not gone away..."
50th fly-tipping van seized in Don’t Mess with Croydon campaign
Croydon Council’s crackdown on fly-tipping has seen two more vans seized over the past weeks, bringing the total up to 50.
Council support to continue after government shielding scheme ends
Vulnerable Croydon residents at higher risk of coronavirus or in severe hardship will continue to receive vital council support when a government scheme ends this month.
Croydon libraries begin to reopen
Readers will soon be able to borrow books from five of Croydon’s libraries for the first time since the buildings were closed by coronavirus as the home library delivery service also restarts from Monday 20 July.
Croydon pulls further ahead with most School Streets in London
Even more pupils are set to have safer and healthier journeys to school when 10 further Schools Streets are introduced in September, taking the total in Croydon to 21.