National recognition for Croydon’s dog warden
The woman responsible for rescuing and caring for lost dogs across Croydon has received the highest possible recognition from the RSPCA.
September 2019
Council-led programmes aim to get more women and long-term unemployed people into construction
Two training programmes aimed at getting more women and long-term unemployed people into careers in the construction industry are launching in Croydon later this month.
Blood pressure: Do you know your numbers?
Croydon Council has teamed up with the Stroke Association and local pharmacies to offer free blood pressure checks to residents during Know Your Numbers Week!
Croydon’s recycling rate rockets after bin collection changes
Croydon has achieved a 48 per cent recycling rate – a nine per cent increase from this time last year - after major changes to household recycling and waste collections.
Youth bus offers safety advice
School pupils and young people can pick up safer travel advice while checking out Croydon’s new youth bus as the borough’s Choose Your Future campaign comes to North End this week.
Nominate a young star for a special award
Nominations are now open for the STAR Awards 2019 as Croydon prepares to celebrate the many talents and achievements of its young people in care and care-leavers.
SummerMix prepares young refugees and unaccompanied asylum–seeking children for UK school life
As the school holidays comes to an end, 50 refugee young people and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are preparing to put into practice a range of skills learned over their summer break.
August 2019
Two Croydon apprentices nominated for London awards
Two Croydon apprentices have been recognised as among the best in the capital after being shortlisted in next month’s London Borough Apprenticeship Awards.
Council set to take over care in special sheltered housing
Croydon Council plans to bring the care of 237 older tenants in special sheltered flats back under its direct control by ending a contract with the existing private provider.
More UK online businesses prosecuted over illegal knife sales to children
Croydon Council is warning UK businesses over illegal online knife sales to children after two more companies were fined thousands.