Croydon introduces tougher planning rules on house conversions
Croydon Council has confirmed new rules to ensure that planning permission must be applied for before a family home can be converted into shared housing.
January 2020
Community celebrates stunning new leisure centre
New Addington’s brand new multi-million pound leisure and community centre celebrated its official opening yesterday with an evening of live music, performances and demonstrations showcasing the stunning new facilities.
Croydon’s communities invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Croydon’s communities will come together to commemorate the Holocaust alongside the 25th anniversary of the Bosnian and other genocides as part of an international day of remembrance.
Hundreds of new cycle storage spaces coming to Croydon
Residents will soon benefit from more than 300 spaces in new secure cycle storage areas across the borough as part of a council drive to encourage sustainable journeys.
New art sculpture celebrates Purley’s rail heritage
A new sculpture celebrating nearly 200 years of Purley’s rail heritage is set to be formally unveiled in the town later this month.
Nominations open for Croydon’s next Young Mayor
Young people who want to raise their voice and have a say in Croydon’s future can now apply to be the borough’s next Young Mayor.
Share your views on school exclusions and Croydon’s Fair Access Panel
Pupils', parents' and teachers' views on school exclusions are being sought by a task and finish group (TFG) set up by the council’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Sub-Committee.
New online tool makes it easier to volunteer at local libraries
A new online system is making it easier than ever before to volunteer at Croydon’s libraries, allowing people to select from a range of different activities.
Feedback deadline extended on Local Plan review
Croydon residents have just under two weeks left to have their say on how the borough’s growth to 2039 should be managed after the council extended the comments deadline for its updated Local Plan.
Don’t forget to nominate for the Mayor’s Civic Awards
There is only a week left to nominate your community heroes for a 2020 Mayor of Croydon Civic Award.