Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 12 December 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week, including the opening of a community base in Shirley, updates on improving transport links and a Very Croydon Christmas.
December 2025
Council services opening hours during the festive season
Croydon Council will continue to provide essential services to residents and businesses over the Christmas period.
Croydon Council interim chief executive appointed
Croydon has appointed Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive, agreed at Full Council.
Hundreds fined in zero tolerance crackdown
Fly-tippers fined, nuisance cars removed, and illegal goods seized – these are the results of Croydon Council significantly increasing enforcement activity across the borough.
Plans for £9m transport investment to boost Croydon’s connectivity and growth
Croydon has set out plans to harness £9m transport investment to support the borough’s growth, boost connectivity and create opportunities for all.
Update on East Croydon pedestrian bridge
Preparations are underway to open the pedestrian through-route at East Croydon station.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 5 December 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week, including the opening of Wellesley Road crossing and £495k of government funding committed to combating knife crime in Croydon.
Croydon Council selects preferred contractor for Regina Road build
Lovell Partnerships has been named as the preferred contractor to deliver new Council homes at Regina Road, in South Norwood. This marks another big step forward for the community as Croydon Council moves the redevelopment closer to becoming a reality.
Croydon unveils new creative space in town centre with Christmas market
A new creative hub has opened as part of Croydon’s Creative Enterprise Zone – providing a vibrant home for the borough’s creative community.
Croydon secures £495k government funding to tackle knife crime
Croydon Council will build on its work to make the borough safer with £495k Home Office funding to combat knife crime, awarded as part of the Winter of Action.