Council proposes new libraries model
Croydon Council is proposing changes to its library services that would see nine libraries, open five days a week including Saturdays.
September 2024
Executive Mayor urges extension of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for Croydon families
The Executive Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, has written to the Secretary of State for Education to emphasise the importance of extending the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
Mayor Perry looks back on the week: keeping young people safe as they return to school, and meeting a 91 year old resident Royal British Legion Volunteer.
Wraparound support for children and young people starting the new autumn term
Organisations in Croydon are actively supporting children and young people to have a happy and safe return to school, college or employment this autumn.
August 2024
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
As the school holidays draw to a close, I hope all our children, young people and families have enjoyed a great summer.
More abandoned vehicles removed from the streets of Croydon
In the latest operation, five more vehicles were removed from Parchmore Road, building on last month’s initiative targeting abandoned or untaxed vehicles across Thornton Heath, including Livingstone Road and Norbury Road.
Mayor to work with new government on fixing Croydon’s finances
Mayor Perry will discuss the financial challenges the borough is facing, its recovery journey and what this means for residents.
Update on the public footway across East Croydon train station
Croydon Council, Network Rail and Menta Regeneration have restated their commitment to collaborating to ensure the bridge linking the east and west side of East Croydon Station is opened to the public as quickly as possible. This follows a recent meeting with residents regarding the completion of the public walkway over the station.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including GCSE results and visits to HAF programme holiday clubs.
Croydon students celebrate their GCSE results
Croydon students were celebrating their successes this week as they collected their GCSE results – with borough-wide results up on pre-pandemic grades in 2019.