Prizes presented to enthusiastic young readers
A trio of young bookworms who completed Croydon Council’s summer reading challenge have been awarded fantastic prizes.
November 2018
New forecasting system to help keep Croydon’s roads clear
A new forecasting system will help Croydon prepare for winter as work continues to keep the borough’s roads clear.
Croydon Council has been shortlisted for five prestigious awards
Croydon Council projects have been shortlisted for national awards after making a positive difference to residents’ lives in a host of different ways.
New cultural internships offer young people paid placements with UK’s leading arts organisations
A pioneering new cultural internships scheme will offer Croydon’s young people an unprecedented opportunity to gain paid work experience with both internationally-acclaimed and local arts organisations, helping them to kick-start careers in the creative industries.
Flu warning issued to protect toddlers and vulnerable adults
Free vaccinations are offered to young children, as well as pregnant women, residents who are over 65 and some adults with certain health conditions.
Sugar-free challenge for Croydon residents
Go sugar-free for 30-days this autumn to reduce your risk of health problems like tooth decay, gaining weight and Type 2 diabetes.
New director for early help and children’s social care
Croydon Council has appointed a new director for early help and children's social care, with a strong track record for leading change to improve services for children and families.
Croydon could be top of the POPS for tackling hate crime and asb
The Safer Croydon Partnership (SCP) has been credited for helping to curb concerns about community safety on the Shrublands Estate.
Council purchases retail park as investment to protect frontline services continues
Croydon Council has completed the purchase of another freehold site in the borough to provide additional income for frontline services.
October 2018
Memorial service to mark tram incident
The second anniversary of the Sandilands tram derailment will be marked at a civic ceremony in New Addington next week.