New online tool makes it easier to volunteer at local libraries
A new online system is making it easier than ever before to volunteer at Croydon’s libraries, allowing people to select from a range of different activities.
January 2020
Electric vehicle charging points set to make a green start to 2020
Electric vehicles will soon be able to use new charging points across Croydon going live over the coming weeks with plans already underway for 42 more.
New outdoor gym comes to Norbury Park
Those looking to make a healthy start to 2020 are set to benefit from new outdoor gym equipment recently installed at Norbury Park.
More than 50 community projects set to share a slice of £7m funding
More than 50 projects across Croydon, offering everything from mental health support to encouraging children to make healthy choices; and housing for rough sleepers to helping domestic abuse survivors; are set to receive around £7million over the next three years.
New Addington’s stunning new leisure and community centre opens this week
A stunning new £25m leisure and community centre is set to open in New Addington on Friday (3 January).
December 2019
FJC welcomes police presence
Croydon’s FJC team has been working with Croydon Police to bring Christmas cheer to families who have experienced domestic abuse.
Millions more books on offer through Croydon’s libraries
Croydon’s library members now have access to a catalogue of more than six million books and a host of other items as the borough joins a national partnership.
Tailored plans for Croydon’s neighbourhoods approved by cabinet
New unique plans to support good growth in each of Croydon’s 16 neighbourhood areas have been approved by the council’s cabinet.
Mandatory domestic abuse training aims to save more live
More lives may be saved as Croydon makes domestic abuse training mandatory for its social workers.
Give your Christmas tree a green goodbye
Residents can recycle their real trees for free this Christmas as the council aims to make this the borough’s greenest festive break.