Clamping down on antisocial behaviour
Public concerns about drug dealing and late-night drinking have led to a temporary CCTV camera being installed at the Brook Road/Brigstock Road junction.
July 2018
New partnership delivers highway improvements
A new long-term partnership securing further improvements to the road network in Croydon while offering unique opportunities and benefits to residents will begin in October.
Croydon Council will work alongside FM Conway Ltd over the next seven years […]
Colourful new civic space to be launched in Croydon town centre
A colourful new civic space in the centre of Croydon will be launched next week (Thursday 12 July) as a vibrant place for people to meet and socialise.
College Square, the pedestrianised area linking George Street and College […]
Council employee finalist in national award
A Croydon Council officer who works to support people with disabilities into work has reached the final of the National Diversity Awards.
Nana Marfo, who works as an employment support officer in the Gateway division, has been […]
Croydon PrideFest and ZEE Croydon International Mela – just one week to go!
Only a week remains before Wandle Park hosts two days of free music, dance and celebration, with Croydon PrideFest taking place on Saturday 14 July, followed by the ZEE Croydon International Mela the following day – both supported by Croydon Council.
Game, set and match: Wimbledon hits the High Street
A pop-up screen beaming live action from SW19 arrived in CR0 this week, complete with deckchairs and a green carpet. Relax with a refreshing glass of Pimms, courtesy of The Oval Tavern on the High Street and a punnet of strawberries and cream.
Croydon Council CEO named New Londoner of the Year 2018
The chief executive of Croydon Council has been named New Londoner of the Year 2018 at the New London Awards (NLA) this afternoon (4 July).
Schoolchildren showcase their cultivating skills at annual public market
Croydon pupils are returning for another year to sell bargain-price fruit, vegetables and herbs that they have grown at the popular one-day schools’ marketplace on Thursday 5 July. Children from eight local schools will set up their stalls for the third year from 1pm - 2.30pm at Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX. Residents and those in the area can pick up bags of hand-picked fresh produce and more on the day.
Good progress findings in social care review
Croydon Council's adult social care service is delivering "good results", say peer reviewers from the Association of the Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse
A new project that targets perpetrators of domestic abuse is being introduced in Croydon.