Council welcomes Coulsdon homes decision
Croydon Council’s cabinet member for regeneration has welcomed the approval of a Coulsdon planning application that will mean more affordable homes for borough residents.
March 2018
Nuisance tenant barred from property
A nuisance tenant who terrorised his neighbours, making their lives a misery with his persistent noise and anti-social behaviour, has been barred from his home by a court ruling.
Arts funding boost leads to packed summer programme
Croydon is lining up an exciting summer programme packed with cultural activity following a funding boost for community arts groups. Highlights include an international festival of live performance and visual arts.
New affordable homes bought for Croydon residents
A council scheme to help hundreds of people out of temporary accommodation and into genuinely affordable homes has taken its next big step with 18 families moving into newly-bought properties.
Residents to get support with energy costs
Croydon Council has approved a three-year scheme to save low-income households at least £400 on their energy bills by making their homes warmer.
Croydon awarded grant to develop Creative Enterprise Zone proposal
Croydon could become home to one of the capital’s first Creative Enterprise Zones after being shortlisted for a grant to further develop the borough’s initial proposal.
Council leader thanks volunteers after Waddon gas leak
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of Croydon Council has thanked volunteers and council staff for their response in assisting residents who were evacuated from their homes following a gas leak in Whitestone Way in Waddon.
Counting the cost of environmental crime
Croydon has increased the cost of fly-tipping and littering for offenders. Members approve a new safety enforcement policy at last night's cabinet meeting (Monday 19 March).
Council’s Community Fund already showing positive results
Youth groups, care organisations and other voluntary sector bodies are among the institutions that have directly benefited from the council’s Community Fund.
Council clampdown hits 195 prosecutions
Dumping a fridge, fly-tipping fence panels and urinating in a car park are among offences that have landed another five people with prosecutions under the council’s Don’t Mess With Croydon clampdown.