Work up a sweat in the sunshine and all year round
The roll-out of Croydon’s outdoor active spaces gathers pace as another gym opens for residents on Sunday 15 July in Grangewood Park, South Norwood SE25 6TW.
July 2018
School pedestrian scheme set to become permanent
Pedestrian schemes designed to make roads directly around schools safer for pupils are set to be made permanent.
Woodcote Primary School in Coulsdon and Heavers Farm Primary School and St Chad’s Catholic Primary School, both in Selhurst, began […]
Mayoral support for Croydon affordable housing
The Deputy Mayor of London for housing and residential development has praised a council-backed drive to built around 2,000 new homes, including 1,000 affordable properties, after a visit to the borough.
Young Mayor’s Fund launches ‘Dragon’s Den’ pitching process
Young people in Croydon can apply to make their ideas and projects become reality by pitching to the new Young Mayor’s Fund panel, Dragon’s Den-style.Selected applicants will have the opportunity to present proposals that could benefit other young people in Croydon to the ‘dragons’ - Croydon Young Mayor William Awomoyi, his deputy Shea Williams and youth cabinet members.
Fraudster fined for misusing blue badge
A fraudster who used someone else’s blue badge to park his car in privileged positions has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds.
Children encouraged to make mischief in Croydon’s libraries
Croydon’s children are being encouraged to make mischief and join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which begins on Saturday (14 July).
Employers invited to get disability-savvy
Employers can learn about how to recruit and retain employees with disabilities thanks to a free training day run by Croydon Council on 25 and 26 July.
ASB leads to closure order at Kemerton Road
A flat where the tenant subjected his neighbours to persistent antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance with his late-night visitors has been made the subject of a Premises Closure Order.
Don’t Mess with Croydon smartphone app launches
The council has launched its new Don't Mess with Croydon smartphone app so residents can report problems quickly and easily, from fly-tipping to damaged pavements.
Council staff get the party started for Croydon PrideFest
A team of Croydon council staff put their best feet forward on Saturday (7 July), by marching in the London Pride parade through the West End, to get the party started for Croydon’s third annual PrideFest taking […]