Better support for carers
A new joint strategy to improve support for the borough’s carers has been developed by Croydon Council, the local NHS, residents and community groups.
March 2018
National awards for council parking staff
Council staff behind a pilot scheme to create temporary pedestrian zones outside schools have received two national industry awards. Three primaries - Heavers Farm, St Chad’s and Woodcote – signed up to the council’s pilot scheme.
Construction skills academy opens in New Addington
A new skills academy which provides residents with the chance to undergo training and gain qualifications in construction was officially opened in New Addington today.
Town-centre Poundworld store fined more than £1m for food hygiene breaches
A town-centre branch of a national chain store has been hit with financial penalties amounting to almost £1.2m for food hygiene and health and safety offences.
Spring into action with top tips at shopping centre health extravaganza
Say goodbye to those winter blues and get ready for spring by treating yourself to a wealth of health information and advice at Croydon’s Whitgift Shopping Centre today until Wednesday 14 March.
Boost for Croydon’s culture scene revealed
Croydon’s burgeoning culture scene is in for a boost with new plans to develop its events programme, rejuvenate its libraries and enhance its museum, alongside the £30million revamp of the Fairfield Halls.
Croydon makes great strides in education
Croydon is making great strides in education, with pupils now outperforming others across the country in several areas as standards continue to improve. Statistics show children get off to a great start in Croydon schools.
Council completes 20mph limit scheme
Croydon is now a full 20mph borough after its fifth and final area went live today (Monday 12 March).
Croydon apprentices celebrated at National Apprenticeship Week event
Apprentices working with council contractors on a range of Croydon projects were commended at a special event held as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Ground art commissioned to celebrate Croydon’s places for people
The first in a series of pieces of ground art commissioned for around the borough has been installed in the town centre. The ground based artwork was installed at the junction of High Street and Park Street and High Street and Katharine Street yesterday evening.