Back to school – keeping our young people safe
Partner organisations have been visiting schools and patrolling the town to provide support and advice about how to stay safe.
September 2026
Croydon moves forward with updated Community Infrastructure Levy
Croydon Council is set to adopt an updated Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which will ensure that as new homes and developments are built, investment is also made in infrastructure and community facilities.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (4 September 2026)
Mayor Perry looks back on the week with the start of the new school year, standing up for Croydon's Green Belt and an update on CALAT.
Community leader appointed to lead £20m Pride in Place programme
Alison Johnson, a respected community leader, has been appointed to lead Croydon's Pride in Place programme for the area surrounding Croydon University Hospital.
Preparing Croydon for future care needs with improved care home contract
Croydon Council has entered an improved contract with Eleanor Healthcare Group to run three older people's care homes, strengthening support for residents and planning ahead for future demand.
August 2026
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (28 August 2026)
Mayor Perry looks back on a week of meeting residents and seeing first-hand the incredible efforts of local organisations that make a big difference to our communities.
Croydon commissions P4YE to deliver a new youth voice programme
Croydon Council has launched a borough-wide Youth Voice Programme designed to help young people gain a better understanding of local government, including council budgets, elections, community facilities and more.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (21 August 2026)
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including the first 100 days of his new term, GCSE results day, meeting residents' associations and celebrating Croydon's many cultures and communities.
GCSE results 2026: Congratulations to Croydon students
The majority of the borough’s secondary schools are reporting an improvement on last year’s results, with Croydon closing the gap with national results.
100 days of new Mayor term delivers results for a cleaner and safer Croydon
New playgrounds, a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tippers, better journeys, cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and regeneration projects are moving forward.