Early support and protecting independence key to Croydon’s new adult social care plan
The five-year plan will build on Croydon’s Adult Social Care and Health services receiving a ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC).
February 2026
Croydon Council boosts foster carer payments by up to 30%
The increases will help with the rise in the cost of living and are aimed at recruiting and retaining more foster carers to provide stable, loving homes for children in care.
January 2026
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 30 January 2026
Mayor Perry met with residents on Tamworth Estate as part of the roll out of new CCTV cameras, and looks ahead to the launch of National
Croydon’s schoolchildren are showing signs of healthier, happier lives
Children and young people have shared vital insights on their life in the borough.
Croydon Family Hubs to benefit from £6.2m of government funding
Croydon Council is set to strengthen family hubs across the borough, following positive feedback from parents and carers during a public consultation and through £6.2m of grant funding.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 23 January 2026
Mayor Perry shares the latest on community safety, news from the Planning Inspectorate and find out how to sign up for our free Multi-Sport SEND festival.
Local Plan review progresses to next stage
The Planning Inspectorate has confirmed that the Croydon Local Plan is ready to progress to the next stage of the planning process.
Children and young people invited to Croydon’s free Multi-Sport SEND Festival
Croydon Council and Access Sport will host its annual festival of sport for disabled children and young people, at New Addington Leisure Centre on Thursday 19 February.
Croydon Council closes five unsafe takeaways due to infestations
Five food businesses have been ordered to close after Croydon Council food safety officers uncovered serious pest infestations that posed a risk to the health of those who had eaten food from them.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 16 January 2026
Mayor Perry looks back on the week with updates on Regina Road, New Addington's Community Diagnostic Centre and bringing beavers back to Croydon!