Budding young entrepreneurs choose their future with a taste of market life
Budding young entrepreneurs were choosing their future this week as they headed to Croydon’s street market to kick-start their careers.
August 2018
First glimpse of Croydon’s newest creative hub
Croydon’s newest cultural magnet will be unveiled next Saturday (11 August) from 12-4pm, at an Open Day for the ASC Studios – Grafton Quarter.
One of London’s largest artists’ workspace charities, The Artists’ Studio Company, has purchased the […]
Young Mayor urges young people to ‘seize the day’
Croydon’s Young Mayor and Deputy have urged young people to ‘seize the day’ and make a difference by applying for a share of the Young Mayor’s Fund to benefit other young people in their community.With just days to the deadline (Sunday 5 August), they have issued a call to action for young people to submit their initial applications for a share of the £20,000 pot. See the video here.
Croydon shortlisted for two prestigious awards
Two projects helping Croydon Council’s staff have been recognised for their good work and shortlisted for prestigious awards.
Nominations open for 2018 Mayor’s Civic Awards
Nominations for the 2018 Mayor of Croydon's Civic Awards are now open and must be received by Monday 3 September.
July 2018
Planning a trip over the summer? Don’t let malaria ruin it
Croydon residents travelling to Africa or Asia this summer are being urged to protect themselves against potentially life-threatening malaria.
Get online as Best Start Digital Zones launch at Croydon central library
Families with young children are being encouraged to get online, with the launch of weekly Best Start Digital Zones at Croydon central library from this Thursday (2 August).
Parents and carers will be able to drop in for […]
High Court dismisses challenge against planning committee’s decision on Brick by Brick development
A legal challenge to Croydon Council’s approval of a Brick by Brick (BxB) development at a planning committee earlier this year has been dismissed by two High Court judges.
Croydon’s young bookworms take up the challenge
More than 700 young Croydon readers have signed up in just two weeks to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, supported by Croydon Council’s 13 libraries.
The challenge aims to get children aged between four and 11 […]
Parking team honoured for award-winning scheme
The council team behind an innovative solution to reduce traffic around three schools in Croydon has won the London Road Safety Award 2018.