New music festival a huge success
A new music festival developed with the aim of bringing guitar bands back to the borough has been hailed a great success.
April 2019
Court orders couple to pay more than £135,000 for renting out unauthorised flats
A husband and wife have been ordered to pay a total of £136,240 for continuing to rent out a property containing nine flats despite a council enforcement notice requiring its demolition.
Excellent rating for council disability employment team
A Croydon Council team that helps get more local people with disabilities into fulfilling jobs has received the top inspection rating from a national organisation.
Council Tax and business rates collection hit all-time high
Collection rates for council tax and business rates in Croydon are at an all-time high with £17 million more collected to fund vital services compared to last year.
Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor presented with chains of office
Croydon celebrated a historic moment when the borough’s first ever Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor were presented with their chains of office this week.
Council leader welcomes cross-party support for local EU citizens
The Leader of Croydon Council has welcomed a cross-party pledge agreed this week that the borough remains open to everyone amid social divisions fuelled by Brexit.
Autism awareness events to shape future support for residents
More than 100 people attended council-run events on Tuesday to mark World Autism Awareness Day and gather feedback that will be used to improve support for local residents on the spectrum.
Help shape the future of Croydon’s digital revolution
Croydon Council wants to hear from you to help shape the future of the borough.
More books than ever before available through Croydon’s libraries
A £300,000 investment in books for Croydon’s libraries will add more books to the shelves. Croydon libraries will also join a London-wide consortium offering residents access to millions more books.
March 2019
High praise for Croydon teachers’ dedication to get kids healthy to learn
Croydon teachers receive special award for teaching pupils and the community about the benefits of eating healthy food to avoid obesity and prevent ill-health.