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.
April 2019
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.
Leader of the council welcomes Westfield commitment
The Leader of Croydon Council this week welcomed a firm commitment from Unibail-Rodamaco-Westfield to the Croydon project and the regeneration of the town centre as a flagship scheme for the company.
Director fined over illegal sale of knives
A company has been ordered to pay over £5,500 after a store employee illegally sold a pack of 13 knives to a schoolchild.
Council increases free support for young people in town centre
A popular free support service for young people is increasing its hours in the town centre with additional funding from the council.