Applications open for apprenticeships in small firms
Small and medium-sized Croydon companies wanting apprentices can bid for a share of £200,000 from Friday under the council’s long-term drive to get more young people into work.
June 2020
Croydon named national award finalist for recycling boost
Croydon Council is up for a national award after boosting the borough’s recycling rate by the largest margin in London.
Croydon Streetspace brings cycle lane to London Road
A key route into central Croydon will have a new segregated cycle lane and 20mph limit installed as Croydon’s Streetspace initiative introduces new safety measures to London Road.
Covid-19 update: A message from leader of the council
As we hear more encouraging news in response to this dreadful Covid-19 virus, I am acutely aware as council leader that for many families across Croydon this health crisis is now becoming an economic crisis as well.
New fund helps freelancers and creative practitioners
A new fund is offering freelance artists, performers, musicians and other creative practitioners in Croydon grants of up to £1,000 and business support to help them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Helping you to travel and shop local safely
A raft of new initiatives will help residents and visitors stay safe while travelling and supporting local shops in Croydon as more businesses prepare to reopen next week.
Croydon pharmacies publicise domestic abuse help
Croydon pharmacies have joined a council-run safety campaign to help support those experiencing domestic abuse.
Residents to benefit from free stop smoking programme
Residents over 16 years old can get one-to-one support from Croydon Live Well advisers during a focused 12-week stop smoking programme.
Croydon named in top 10 areas for tech start-ups
Croydon has been named as one of the top digital destinations in the country with thousands of new tech start-ups making the borough their home.
Croydon welcomes £4m UASC funding boost
The Leader of Croydon Council has welcomed new government investment towards the borough’s cost of caring for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.