Garden waste service extended
Croydon residents can now get a year-round green garden waste service for £61.50 as council contractors begin springtime collections this week.
April 2018
Clamping down on regional crime
The Safer Croydon Partnership has installed three temporary CCTV cameras in Croydon town centre and a second temporary camera in Shrublands to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
Heartless conmen target previous victims in return visits
Fraudsters who have already brought anxiety and distress to vulnerable residents across the borough are doubling their victims’ torment by revisiting them with the intent of working their cons again.
Time to start planning your royal wedding and Big Lunch street parties
Residents are being given two opportunities this year to hang up the bunting, get out the trestle tables, cook up some party food and join in with their neighbours for a great community get-together.
March 2018
Council nears 200 fly-tipping and littering prosecutions
A council clampdown against fly-tippers and litterers has now reached 196 successful prosecutions after the latest case on Tuesday 27 March.
Care partnership extended
An alliance created between Croydon Council staff, Age UK Croydon and the local NHS so over-65s need less time in hospital has been renewed for another nine years today (Thursday).
Free activities for young people over the Easter break
Young people can sign up now for free activities and workshops taking place at youth centres across Croydon over the Easter break.
Young people choose community involvement
Croydon’s Youth Offending Service (YOS) worked with Wandle Arts Regeneration Programme to create a three-metre totem pole which has just been placed in Wandle Park.
Council protects Purley residents from ASB
Heavy drinking and illegal drug use by crowds of visitors has led to a three-month premises closure order for a Purley flat.
Council joins sustainable energy alliance
Croydon Council has pledged to stop using energy generated from fossil fuels by 2050 by joining a growing nationwide alliance across the public and private sectors.