New heating system cuts costs to council tenants and environment
Croydon Council is piloting a low-carbon, ground-source heat pump system to reduce council tenants’ bills while helping the environment.
October 2019
Celebrating Black History Month
Communities across Croydon will come together to celebrate black culture and heritage as Black History Month (BHM) gets underway with a programme of events throughout October.
Banksy sets up shop in Croydon
A pop-up art installation curated and designed by legendary anonymous street artist Banksy caused a stir when it appeared overnight in Croydon.
New parking charges reward greener drivers
From today, Tuesday 1 October, residents’ annual parking permits are charged on a sliding scale depending on how polluting their vehicle is. There are substantial discounts available for the greenest cars, while drivers with more polluting vehicles will have to pay more.
September 2019
Come and find out how Croydon is fighting crime
Share your concerns about antisocial behaviour, fly-tipping, rogue traders and hate crime at the Safer Croydon Partnership’s Crime Prevention Day on Saturday 5 October.
Boost for residents with retail experience training
Croydon residents with disabilities wanting a career in retail have begun a council-run course that gives them a head start.
Week-long event to boost recycling in Croydon
Young recyclers received top tips on how to recycle more at three school visits marking Recycle Week, a campaign educating people about how to reduce their impact on the environment.
Street champions lead by example on World Clean-Up Day
Street Champions working with Croydon Council’s Don’t Mess With Croydon – Take Pride campaign hosted a series of community events across the borough to mark World Clean-Up Day.
CROYDON’S NEW GREEN PARKING SCHEME LAUNCHES IN OCTOBER
A new green parking scheme, which is part of the council’s sustainable Croydon agenda, will help tackle air pollution when it’s introduced across the borough next week.
One week left to bid for Community Fund
Dedicated voluntary and community groups working to support residents in the borough and make a real difference to their lives have one week left to bid for an annual fund run by Croydon Council.