Croydon heads to City Hall in Borough of Culture bid
Croydon has been invited to City Hall in the new year to present their bid to become London’s Borough of Culture in 2023.
December 2019
Tailored plans for Croydon’s neighbourhoods approved by cabinet
New unique plans to support good growth in each of Croydon’s 16 neighbourhood areas have been approved by the council’s cabinet.
‘Dynamic leadership’ drives consistent and rapid improvements in children’s social care
Services for children and families are ‘consistently improving’ as Croydon’s drive to improve children’s social care continues to ‘gain further momentum’, Ofsted has found.
Historic Addington to get wider protected status
Grounds once owned by Archbishops of Canterbury will have stronger protection under planning proposals after approval by Croydon Council’s cabinet yesterday (16 December).
Public consultation begins on landlord licensing renewal
Croydon residents can give their views from today (Tuesday) on council plans to renew its scheme that requires privately-let properties to be licensed.
New Croydon council homes unveiled
The first council homes built for Croydon residents by local developer Brick By Brick have been completed and unveiled today (Monday).
Mandatory domestic abuse training aims to save more live
More lives may be saved as Croydon makes domestic abuse training mandatory for its social workers.
Give your Christmas tree a green goodbye
Residents can recycle their real trees for free this Christmas as the council aims to make this the borough’s greenest festive break.
New support for residents with disabilities
Croydon Council has launched a major recruitment drive offering free training so local residents with care needs can have greater independence and choice when employing a personal assistant.
Top tips for a great Christmas celebration
Keep your Christmas merry and bright, whether you are staying in or going out, by avoiding the need to call an ambulance or make a trip to A&E from excessive drinking.