The blitz squad is coming to South Norwood from Monday 24 February as part of Croydon Council’s Cleaner Croydon campaign to restore pride in the borough.
The three-week tailored blitz clean will focus on the High Street, Station Road and Portland Road and will see crews complete a series of activities to improve the area and fix issues.
It will happen alongside improvement works on the high street as part of the South Norwood Regeneration Programme. Works include new highway surfacing, paving and replacing benches and cycle parking. The designs have been developed as part of a working group of residents and businesses.
Creating a cleaner, safer, healthier environment that residents and businesses can take pride in is a key priority for the Executive Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry and the driver behind the Council’s Cleaner Croydon campaign.
The intensive blitz clean has been tailored using feedback from residents and businesses, and includes, cleaning bins, repairing damaged footways and refreshing road line markings.
Graffiti and fly-posting – stickers and posters from lampposts and windows – will also be removed and the Council’s trading standards team will be offering support and advice to local businesses.
Residents are encouraged to get involved and support the ongoing maintenance of the area by reporting issues such as fly-tipping, graffiti, and any environmental issues on the Love Clean Streets app, or directly on the Council’s website.
“The blitz cleans in Norbury, Thornton Heath, New Addington and Addiscombe have been really impactful. I’m looking forward to working with South Norwood’s residents and businesses to make locals feel proud of their great high street.
“Clean streets are an essential part of creating safe, welcoming spaces where residents and businesses can thrive.
“The Council clears 98% of reported fly-tips within 24 hours. We can all do our bit to look after where we live. I encourage anyone who sees fly-tipping or other environmental issues to report them to the Council so something can be done about them.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon
Residents and businesses who want to get involved in helping to keep their area clean can find out more through the Council’s Cleaner Croydon campaign.
