October is Black History Month, and as ever Croydon has a range of events that allow people to celebrate the important role that black culture plays in modern life.
This year’s focus is on black institutions that have […]
Modern slavery is, alarmingly, alive and well and living in Croydon, and it is this worrying fact that will be examined in a town-centre conference.
Aimed at individuals and groups who have direct contact both with the victims, […]
Changes to people’s social habits and a drive to boost the night-time economy are behind Croydon Council’s decision to conduct a review of licensing requirements in the town centre.
First written in 2004, the licensing policy contains a […]
A programme of events that aims to support and help develop Croydon businesses is to take place throughout October as part of Croydon Business Month.
More than 40 free events have been organised by the council and its […]
Croydon Council is urging local firms to lease a cut-price electric van as part of a push to improve the borough’s air quality.
From October 2017 until 2020, companies in the borough can lease a 100% electric van […]
This weekend is a big one in the Croydon events calendar, not least because it sees Croydon officially announce its bid to become London’s first ever Borough of Culture.
If successful this will bring over £2million to […]
The danger of fire and personal injury caused by faulty or ill-maintained domestic electrical goods is ever-present in today’s appliance-driven homes.
Day five of London Trading Standards Week is focused on how trading standards officers can help prevent […]
Smokers in Croydon are being encouraged to sign up to Stoptober from Sunday 1 October and join the thousands across the country who are getting support to quit smoking for good.
The Public Health England campaign, now in […]
Parents, pupils and teachers at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way have been celebrating their state-of-the-art learning environment since the school started in its new permanent home this term.
Children in reception have now reached the end of their […]
The sale of age-restricted goods can be a legal minefield for the small trader.
Without access to the back-up and resources of a national organisation, the local shopkeeper can all too easily lose track of the latest legislation […]