‘I didn’t know I would become a carer’, Croydon resident shares reality of caring
As part of Carers Week 2026, Steve’s story highlights the reality for 28,000 of unpaid carers in the borough and the support that is available.
June 2026
Mayor launches ‘CRO‑llywood’ Working Group to build on Croydon’s film and TV success
A new working group will bring together industry leaders, education providers, creative businesses and production professionals to turn Croydon’s filming success into jobs, skills, investment and opportunities for local people.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
5 June 2026
Mayor Perry looks back at the week, including creating opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers, working with the police to tackle shoplifting and cracking down on rogue businesses as part of our zero-tolerance campaign.
South Norwood chicken shop fined £25,000 over food safety failings
Croydon Council’s zero tolerance approach to protecting public health has led to the successful prosecution of a chicken shop after inspectors found dirty food storage, mouse droppings and poor food safety practices.
Celebrating the cream of Croydon’s sporting talent
Croydon's sporting talent took centre stage as Croydon’s GLL Sport Foundation awards celebrated a record 140 local athletes set to benefit from vital funding and support this year.
More than 66,000 illegal cigarettes seized in zero-tolerance crackdown
Croydon Council’s trading standards team has seized more than 66,000 illegal cigarettes during a borough-wide crackdown on illicit tobacco sales.
Croydon gets creative health funding
Croydon is celebrating a major boost for creative health with new funding to deliver more arts, dance and cultural projects to improve residents’ health and wellbeing.
May 2026
Zero-tolerance crackdown: residents urged to name and shame fly-tippers
Croydon Council is calling on residents to name and shame fly-tippers blighting the borough’s streets as part of Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s zero-tolerance crackdown on environmental crime.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon (29 May 2026)
Mayor Perry reflects on the week, from the Eagles’ new European trophy to the appointment of a new Cabinet and Civic Mayor. He also introduces a rogues’ gallery to name and shame fly-tippers.
Mayor of Croydon unveils new Cabinet and priorities for first 100 days
Mayor Perry appoints a new Cabinet and shares his priorities for his second term as Executive Mayor of Croydon.