Croydon unites in response to Covid-19 crisis
Croydon Council’s large-scale response so far to support residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic while maintaining frontline services will be discussed at a virtual meeting on Monday 11 May.
May 2020
Statement from the leader of the council regarding the closure of Debenhams, Croydon
“My thoughts are first and foremost with those Debenhams employees who have lost their jobs, and how we can support them at this very difficult time.
Croydon celebrates Foster Care Fortnight 2020
Croydon Council will be celebrating the hundreds of local foster carers who transform children and young people’s lives by offering them safe and caring homes, during Foster Care Fortnight 2020.
Join local and nationwide VE Day commemorations
Goody bags for veterans, a YouTube church service and parties at home are among the ways Croydon residents are being included in the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Council launches business survey ahead of lockdown being lifted
Croydon businesses are being asked to complete a new survey launched to enable the council to better understand how best to support local companies through the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Renewed landlord licensing scheme set for council approval
Plans to renew the landlord licensing scheme created by Croydon Council to raise standards and conditions in private rented homes across the borough will go to cabinet for approval next week.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
"With the news this week that we are thankfully being told we could be past the peak of this health crisis, increasingly our thoughts turn to life after lockdown."
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.
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.