Historic drinking trough returned to Croydon
An animal drinking trough installed in the borough in 1889, then stolen in 2019 has been reinstalled by Croydon Council after it was recovered.
June 2025
Historic Croydon drinking fountain to be restored
The landmark Victorian drinking fountain and plaque in central Croydon are being restored to bring them back to their former glory.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
13 June 2025
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including a visit from pupils at Oasis Shirley Park.
Planned works on Wellesley Road pedestrian crossing as part of £30m town centre regeneration
Construction is due to start in July and it is expected to be completed before Christmas.
More opportunities to feel better through arts and culture in Croydon
Community groups, arts and cultural organisations will deliver uplifting creative arts-based projects to reduce health inequalities and benefit residents’ health and wellbeing.
Town centre Public Space Protection Order proposed to tackle antisocial behaviour
A six-week consultation has opened on renewing the PSPO in the town centre to deter antisocial behaviour.
Croydon confirms new approach to youth engagement service
Croydon will be working more closely with partners to provide support to young people most at risk.
Government ‘minded to’ appoint commissioners at Croydon
The Government has announced that it is ‘minded to’ appoint commissioners at Croydon, owing to the severity of the Council’s financial situation caused by the historic debt and increasing service demand.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
6 June 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week, including the launch of Croydon Food and Music Festival and setting up a new panel tackling violence against women and girls.
Domestic abuse survivors to help shape Croydon’s services and response to Violence Against Women and Girls
The panel gives survivors a platform to share their insights and ensure work to tackle gender-based violence and abuse is led by people with lived experience.