Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
19 July 2024
Mayor Perry looks back at the week including meeting Croydon's new fire chief.
July 2024
On-street pay and display parking machines being switched off
The council is discontinuing its on-street pay and display machines because they operate on the 3G mobile phone network, which is being shut down across the country, making them increasingly costly to maintain and replace.
Croydon steps up help for residents at risk of homelessness
Croydon has stepped up support for residents at risk of homelessness, with a new focus on prevention and early help as part of its housing improvement drive.
New parking charges set to become fairer, simpler, and more consistent
Charges for parking permits and on-street parking will change on Tuesday 16 July to make parking fairer, simpler, and more consistent for residents and visitors.
Retailer prosecuted for illegal sales of vapes to young people
Croydon Council’s trading standards service is continuing to keep the borough’s residents safe, by prosecuting a local business for the sale of an age-restricted product to a person under 18.
Croydon welcomes funding to boost district centres and support businesses
Croydon Council is getting projects under way with £833k of funding secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), to transform five district centres, restore local pride, and help businesses to thrive.
New proposal for bus shelters to be rolled out across Croydon
A proposal for Transport for London (TfL) to provide, install, maintain, and clean the new bus shelters across Croydon is being submitted to the council’s cabinet for a decision later this month.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
12 July 2024
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including an update on the Regina Road regeneration and new opportunities for young people to upskill.
New academy launched for Croydon’s young entrepreneurs
Croydon Young Entrepreneurs Academy will provide business support to start-ups, established businesses and sole traders aged 18 to 35.
Listening to Croydon – Mayor’s Question Time in South Croydon
It is the seventh in the series of Question Time events in Croydon, as part of Mayor Perry’s priority to listen to residents.