July 2016
Planning for our future
Local residents have been having their say to help shape Croydon’s Local Plan – the council’s vision for the future of the borough over the next 20 years
The Local Plan is the blueprint for how Croydon can […]
Notice of road closures during school building works
Drivers are recommended to plan to avoid the area around St James Road near West Croydon until at least 8 July.
Work is currently being done to connect electricity, gas and water supplies to the site of a […]
Battle of the Somme – Croydon remembers
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme – Croydon remembers those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Mayor of Croydon, Cllr Wayne Trakas-Lawlor said: “We gather today to honour those who […]
Croydon united – standing together against hate crime
In the wake of national concerns about hate crime following the EU referendum, council, police, and religious leaders gathered to reassure the community and spoke out in a show of unity this morning (Friday, 1 July).
Councillor Tony […]
June 2016
Croydon Council set to appoint Jo Negrini as chief executive
Croydon Council is set to appoint Jo Negrini as its new chief executive, it was announced today.
Jo becomes the first woman to take the helm at the south London borough. Her unanimous appointment follows a three-month stint as […]
The Streets Festival returns to Croydon
The Streets Festival returns to South Norwood on 9 and 10 July.
The festival is a roaming event that takes over the cafes, bars, high streets and open spaces of seven outer-London boroughs throughout the month and is […]
Council public health champion honoured
Tackling the taboo subject of HIV infection and sexual health among Croydon’s African community has earned a council public health worker a prestigious award.
Fred Semugera, the council’s lead sexual health promotion officer, was at Portcullis House, Westminster, […]
Edge City Croydon – a National Trust exploration of post-war politics, placemaking and pride
This July, a series of tours by the National Trust will delve into the contemporary heritage of Croydon and shine a spotlight on the borough as one of the most important examples of the post-war ambition to […]
First school-backed Play Street begins in Croydon
Over 100 children have launched the first school-backed scheme where the council temporarily closes roads so young people can play safely.
Last year, residents from areas including Selhurst and Woodside began their own Play Street schemes so […]