Croydon appoints interim executive director for children and families
Croydon Council has appointed Debbie Jones as interim executive director for children, families and education.
October 2020
PWC to undertake independent strategic review of council’s companies
Croydon Council has selected PWC to carry out an independent strategic review of its arrangements with its companies and other entities, including Brick by Brick, Croydon Affordable Homes, the Growth Zone and Revolving Investment Fund.
New Low Traffic Neighbourhood coming to South Norwood
A South Norwood neighbourhood will be the latest to benefit from the council’s Streetspace initiative which is making local roads safer, quieter and less polluted for the community.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
As we head further into cold and flu season, it’s important that we all do all we can to ensure we and our loved ones, stay safe and well through the winter months.
Council joins minute’s silence for Sergeant Matt Ratana
The Mayor of Croydon, cross-party councillors and council staff stood united on Friday to pay tribute to a local police officer who lost his life in the line of duty last week.
Consultation on greener parking charges
Croydon residents are being encouraged to have their final say on council proposals to charge for parking based on how green or polluting drivers’ cars are.
Black History Month goes live
Tributes to Black heroes through the ages and a celebration of African heritage and music are part of October’s Black History Month beginning today (Thursday) in Croydon.
Croydon appoints Shaniqua Benjamin as borough’s first Poet Laureate
Croydon is celebrating National Poetry Day (1 October) by announcing the appointment of local resident and spoken word poet Shaniqua Benjamin as its first ever Poet Laureate.
Consultation on the proposed closure of Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
A public consultation has opened today (1 October) on a proposal to close Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School in August 2021.
September 2020
Quit for Covid this Stoptober
Croydon Council is backing the Stoptober campaign by encouraging local smokers to try a free 12-week course which could help them kick the habit and reduce their risk from Covid-19.