Multi-agency strategy supports mental health to prevent suicide
A new multi-agency strategy led by Croydon Council means better support for residents’ mental health and wellbeing, and more services and advice to help prevent self-harm and suicide.
October 2025
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
10 October 2025
Mayor Perry looks back at the week including our latest blitz clean in Thornton Heath Pond and the introduction of Awaab's Law. He shares details about some Black History Month events and Mental Health Day and reflects on Croydon's wonderful Harvest and Walnut Fair.
Croydon prepares for Awaab’s Law addressing damp and mould
Croydon Council is preparing for Awaab’s Law, which comes into effect on 27 October 2025. The new law gives landlords strict deadlines to fix damp and mould in homes and will help to protect tenants.
Team Croydon crowned champions at Better Club Games 2025
Croydon has been crowned champions at the 2025 Better Club Games, the UK’s largest celebration of active ageing, after a record 1,000 over-60s took part in the annual competition.
Croydon Council’s dog warden wins RSPCA award for seventh year
Croydon Council’s dog warden, Tara Boswell, has been recognised in the RSPCA’s prestigious PawPrints awards for the seventh year running.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
3 October 2025
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, expressing his sadness about the tragic incident at a Manchester synagogue on Thursday. He shares 'good' news about the Care Quality Commission’s assessment of our Adult Social Care and Health services and has exciting updates about some extra community funding.
Croydon awarded £21.5m to boost local pride and community spaces
Croydon has been selected for major investment through the Government’s new Pride in Place Programme, aimed at revitalising high streets, improving public spaces, and strengthening community pride.
Croydon Adult Social Care and Health Services rated ‘good’
Croydon has received a good rating from the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) assessment of our Adult Social Care and Health services recognising our commitment to high quality care and support for residents.
Croydon secures London’s largest UKSPF grant to drive growth and regeneration
Croydon Council received the highest government grant in London from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), totalling £1,433,340 – which will boost skills, business and community spaces across the borough.
September 2025
Discover a new digital and heritage offer at Central Library
Croydon Council was successful in a bid for government funding to refurbish the first floor of the Central Library, creating an accessible space for browsing books, studying, and accessing free internet.