Wealth of wellness to boost your health during the lockdown
There is a range of advice and support on our website to help residents to keep healthy and mentally and physically well during the covid-19 lockdown and beyond.
May 2020
Museum of Croydon’s online VE Day celebration
A trove of films, photographs, art and artefacts revealed from the borough’s archive and museum collections will be available to view online and on social media from next Friday under the Museum of Croydon’s 75th anniversary celebration of VE Day.
Free online courses to help residents back into work
Free taster sessions are to be hosted online to help Croydon residents, who may have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, explore and develop new skills to help them get into work.
April 2020
Covid-19 mobile testing unit coming to Croydon
A government mobile testing unit will be in Croydon for the next three days for key workers, members of the families and over-65s, to be tested for Covid-19.
Croydon introduces new Exercise Streets to help residents keep fit and healthy during lockdown
In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, new temporary schemes that further reduce traffic, allowing residents to make better use of quieter roads are to be introduced across Croydon.
Off-licences and supermarkets to publicise domestic abuse help
Off licences and supermarkets across Croydon are to display posters publicising where domestic abuse victims can seek help, as part of a new awareness campaign launching on Monday.
Virtual hubs help adults with disabilities combat isolation
Newly-formed virtual hubs are helping adults with learning disabilities and autism combat isolation during lockdown by supporting them to connect with their friends online.
Croydon unites to support young people during lockdown
The council and its partners organisations – united in support of young people through the Choose Your Future campaign – have launched a local package of online and telephone services to connect with them throughout lockdown.
COVID-19 update: a message from the leader of the council, Councillor Tony Newman
"So many have experienced tragic losses as a result of this health crisis and like everyone here at the council, I was much saddened this week by the death of a member of our staff, Asha Walrond."
Delivering digitally for Croydon’s residents
Thousands of residents are signing up to enjoy everything from eBooks to fitness sessions; educational courses to healthy living tips, as the council moves to offer a wide range of services and activities online.