Croydon dog warden wins top animal charity awards
A dog warden from Croydon has been recognised with a prestigious RSPCA award for the third year in a row and recognition for her work during the pandemic.
October 2021
Croydon residents urged to boost winter immunity with vaccines
Residents in Croydon are being urged to get their flu and Covid-19 booster vaccinations as soon as they are offered, to boost their immunity this winter.
Develop new skills to better support mental health in our communities
We are marking World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October, with a new film showcasing the experiences of some of the hundreds of residents who have benefited from our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.
Property sales set to improve council finances
Unused sites including Croydon Park Hotel and College Green are set to be sold to improve the borough’s finances if approved at cabinet this month.
Closure proposal for Purley Leisure Centre
Croydon Council is proposing to close the leisure centre in Purley that has been losing money and has rising multi-million-pound repair costs.
Croydon referendum: voters choose directly-elected mayor model
Croydon residents have voted to change to a directly elected mayor model in a governance referendum to determine how their council will be run.
September 2021
Croydon Council employee wins Apprentice of the Year 2021
A Croydon Council apprentice has scooped a prestigious regional award for his outstanding work supporting children and young people in care and care leavers.
Warning over illegal cigarettes after raid
Croydon Council is warning residents to beware of buying fake tobacco after trading standards officers and colleagues at HM Revenue and Customs seized around 175,000 illegal cigarettes worth over £100,000.
Croydon steps-up efforts to get thousands more vaccinated and safe from Covid-19
Croydon residents can still get their first and second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination at numerous clinics around the borough.
New Addington collaboration works to keep residents safe from Covid-19
People in New Addington can now more easily access the information they need to keep safe from Covid-19 and help to prevent the virus spreading in their community.