Council up for two more national awards
Croydon Council’s approach to preventing homelessness and its post-Grenfell fire sprinkler programme have been named finalists ahead of a national awards ceremony.
April 2019
Young Mayor’s Fund awards £8,000 to young people’s projects
Croydon’s Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor have given thousands of pounds to four projects designed by young people, for young people, ranging from the creation of a community study hub, to a series of anti-knife crime videos.
First site announced for Croydon’s first community-led homes
People who want to build and manage their own community-led affordable homes in the borough are being urged to join a site visit of the plot in Upper Norwood where the first scheme will be built.
Wandle Park cleared as Don’t Mess With Croydon – Take Pride partners with Great British Spring Clean
Croydon Council staff gave up an hour of their time on Thursday 11 April, volunteering to clear up the area around Wandle Park.
Council welcomes proposed section 21 eviction ban
Croydon Council has welcomed a potential ban on private landlords carrying out evictions with no good reason – but called on Government to give renters even greater protection by reviewing Universal Credit.
Council boosts investment in Croydon’s voluntary sector
A plan for closer working between the council and the voluntary and community sector in Croydon so more organisations can access council funding and advice has been launched.
Notice of EU elections posted
The elections for the European Parliament will take place on Thursday 23 May. The notice of an election was posted yesterday, Monday 15 April.
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.
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.