Mayor Perry Listening to Croydon – 24 July 2026
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, celebrating the start of Love Parks Week, meeting local business owners in Thornton Heath and looking ahead to the Regina Road Fun Day on Saturday.
July 2026
More Croydon children ready to thrive as early years results rise
More children than ever in Croydon are starting school ready to thrive, as new figures show the borough is continuing to outperform the national average.
Croydon publishes updated Financial Strategy
Croydon Council has published its updated Financial Strategy with a clear focus on early intervention to help manage demand in some of the Council's highest-cost services.
Invest in Croydon brand launched to drive economic growth
Invest in Croydon has launched. Find out about this new platform and brand designed to attract investment, support business growth and showcase the borough's economic opportunities.
Historic Selsdon Park Hotel gets planning approval for first phase of restoration
Croydon Council has granted planning permission for the first stage of a £30m project to restore the Selsdon Park Hotel.
Croydon Council to oppose draft London Plan and defend borough’s Green Belt
Croydon Council has announced it will object to the new draft London Plan owing to concerns about its approach to using Green Belt land for housing developments.
Mayor Perry listening to Croydon – 17 July 2026
Mayor Perry reflects on another eventful week, including two new Green Flag awards for our parks and the arrival of two beautiful Grayson Perry tapestries at the Museum of Croydon.
See Grayson Perry’s extraordinary tapestries in Croydon this summer
Two large-scale tapestries by Grayson Perry are on display at the Museum of Croydon until 19 September. Come and experience the work of one of Britain’s most celebrated artists.
School’s out: discover affordable summer fun across Croydon
With the summer holidays just around the corner, here's a round-up of some of the free and low-cost activities for families over the next few months.
Croydon awarded two more Green Flags for the borough’s parks
Croydon has increased its Green Flags to six, building on last year’s success when the borough achieved four Green Flags.