Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (9 October 2026)
Mayor Perry shares highlights from the week, including the success of Croydon Harvest, plans to upgrade four playgrounds, and the latest on the 2027/28 budget.
October 2026
Council support to help hundreds of Croydon children thrive
Croydon Council has helped hundreds of children and young people through targeted support designed to ease financial pressures on families and provide opportunities for children to learn, socialise and thrive.
New CALAT delivery model proposed to improve opportunities for adult learners
Croydon Council is considering changes to how the Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT) service is delivered to make sure it delivers the best outcomes for learners.
Croydon 2027/28 budget: protecting essential services whilst building a sustainable future
The proposed budget builds on the Council's progress in its financial recovery and supports the Mayor’s commitment to restore pride in Croydon.
Croydon launches new Families First pilot to give earlier support
Croydon Council has launched its Families First Partnership pilot, a new approach bringing council services and partners together to provide the right help at the right time.
Croydon Council marks Kinship Care Week with appreciation event
5–11 October marks Kinship Week, a chance to celebrate carers who are giving children and young people a loving, stable home when they cannot live with their parents.
New Crisis and Resilience Fund to help residents in hardship
Croydon Council will receive up to £19.7m over three years to help families and vulnerable residents.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (2 October 2026)
Mayor Perry reflects on the week and looks ahead to a busy October, with the return of Croydon Harvest this weekend (3-4 October) and the start of Black History Month.
Croydon residents encouraged to access support to quit smoking this Stoptober
Croydon residents are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober and quit smoking this October using the free, expert support across the borough.
Croydon’s dog warden wins RSPCA award for eighth year for work with stray dogs
Tara Boswell, Croydon Council’s dog warden, has been recognised in the RSPCA’s prestigious PawPrints Awards for the eighth year running.