Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
28 February 2026
Mayor Perry provides an update on next year’s budget, shares exciting new plans for the much‑loved Surrey Street Market, and sends warm wishes for a very happy St David’s Day.
February 2026
Council sets budget: stabilising finances, protecting services, restoring pride
Croydon has set a budget that builds on progress - stabilising the Council’s finances, protecting services for residents and investing in our borough to restore pride.
Community creates new vision for historic Surrey Street
A vision for the market area is being launched on Saturday 7 March, setting out the planned improvements and new branding.
Extra patrol officers to make Croydon cleaner and safer
Croydon is increasing the number of uniformed patrols across the borough to help tackle antisocial behaviour and support residents and businesses, building on the success of current safety measures already in place.
New Safe Space on Wheels supporting young people in Croydon
A new one-of-a-kind Safe Space on Wheels is a welcoming minibus offering support directly to young people in the community as part of Croydon's Town Centre Taskforce initiative.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
20 February 2026
Mayor Perry looks back on the week, including the Love Croydon event, mobile recycling centre and allocation of £1.5m for community projects from Pride of Place funding.
£1.5m Pride in Place funding to revitalise Croydon’s community spaces
The improvements will revitalise high streets, enhance parks and other public spaces and boost community pride.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
13 February 2026
Mayor Perry looks back on the week when the 'Maka Twins' joined the latest blitz clean in Selsdon and shares the 2026-2027 budget.
Major refresh planned for Centrale Shopping Centre as part of Croydon’s regeneration
Among the improvements are sleek new glass frontages, a large digital screen, and enhanced lighting designed to brighten North End.
Have your say on beavers coming to Croydon
With beaver fever gripping the borough, it is now time for residents to have their say.