Council nears major milestone in affordable homes drive
A council scheme to buy hundreds of homes and provide them at genuinely affordable rents to Croydon families is nearing its 100th purchase one year after being created.
July 2018
Croydon’s young people choose positive futures
Over 200 young people attended Croydon Youth Summit on Saturday to share their views on knife crime
Croydon Council reveals proposals for two new state-of-the-art football hubs
Croydon Council is moving forward with plans to bring two new state-of-the-art football hubs to the borough.
Croydon appoints local resident as chief digital officer to head up transformation drive
Croydon Council’s new chief digital officer is a local resident keen to help his home borough achieve its ambition - to become a leading digital authority in London, renowned for using the latest technology to deliver the best possible service for its residents and businesses.
Mitcham Road Cemetery wins prestigious green space award
Croydon Council’s Mitcham Road Cemetery has been recognised by an international organisation for its work in maintaining an environmentally-friendly open space for residents in the borough.
Tune in, eat out, step up – and try it: an August of entertainment on the High Street
Street Live’s programme of free live outdoor music, dance, sport and street theatre events continues to make Croydon High Street the place to be throughout August, with an eclectic range of opportunities for fun in the sun.
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Council launches retail project for jobseekers
A boutique shop has opened in the Whitgift Centre that is staffed by Croydon residents with disabilities on a practical four-week training course working towards a career in retail.
Praise for “innovative” Croydon homelessness prevention scheme
The Food Stop, London’s first joint welfare and food club set up by Croydon Council and community partners, has received a commendation after reaching the final of this year's London Homelessness Awards.
Injunction seeks to stop illegal encampments in Croydon
Croydon has been granted an interim protective injunction banning the setting up of unauthorised encampments and fly-tipping.The three-month injunction, granted at the High Court this week (Wednesday 18 July), covers more than 200 of the borough's parks, open spaces and council lands, and 11 highways.
Broad Green communities ready for carnival
The party comes to Broad Green this weekend with the return of the London Road carnival on Sunday.
A colourful parade produced by local artists will take centre stage during the day and grime artist IQ will be […]