We will put residents first and make every penny count, Mayor pledges
The Council has set out its financial position and outline plans for future growth and savings.
November 2025
Cars seized and court action taken during Blue Badge crackdown
Croydon Council has confiscated 70 Blue Badges in the first six months of its campaign to clamp down on Blue Badge misuse across the borough.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
14 November 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week including signing the Armed Forces Covenant, cracking down on misused Blue Badges and supporting local businesses and growth. He also shares exciting transformation plans for Minster Green.
Minster Green to be transformed into a welcoming public space that links to town centre
Croydon will make the area greener and safer by closing the subway and restoring the area around the Minster, funded by the Growth Zone programme.
Croydon Council pledges support to Armed Forces community
Croydon Council has reaffirmed its support for serving personnel, veterans and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on Armistice Day.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
7 November 2025
Mayor Perry reflects on the week including speaking at the 'Develop Croydon: Game On' conference, holding an on-the-road casework surgery and supporting Croydon Drop-In's Annual General Meeting. He looks ahead to the weekend when Croydon will come together to mark Remembrance Day and the nine year anniversary of the tragic Sandilands tram derailment.
Croydon to mark ninth anniversary of tram derailment with civic ceremony
A civic ceremony will be held at 1pm on Sunday 9 November at the memorial in Market Square, Central Parade, New Addington, to remember those who lost their lives in the Sandilands tram derailment nine years ago.
Lest We Forget: Croydon’s November Remembrance events
Croydon will come together on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to honour those who served in the two World Wars and other conflicts.
October 2025
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
31 October 2025
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, celebrating the opening Coco & Nut Café in Allders Parade and welcoming the return of Norbury Cricket Pitch, now fully restored after recent vandalism. He sends thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Storm Melissa in Jamaica and reflects on a brilliant Black History Month.
Croydon secures funding for local community-led arts and culture
Croydon Council has been awarded £750k in funding from Arts Council England as part of its Creative People and Places Programme.