Surrey Street Market turns 750
This year, Surrey Street Market celebrates an incredible milestone, 750 years at the heart of Croydon.
The market received its royal charter in 1276, and generations of traders, residents and […]
October 2026
May 2026
Star Wars actor honoured with outdoor gym in Croydon
May the fitness force be with you – Croydon Council’s new outdoor gym is being named the ‘David Prowse Gym’ after the late Darth Vader actor.
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Croydon elections 2026
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January 2026
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.
December 2025
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 19 December 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week. His thoughts are with our Jewish communities following the horrific attack in Australia last weekend. He wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
November 2025
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
14 November 2025
Mayor Perry looks back on the week including signing the Armed Forces Covenant, cracking down on misused Blue Badges and supporting local businesses and growth. He also shares exciting transformation plans for Minster Green.
October 2025
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
10 October 2025
Mayor Perry looks back at the week including our latest blitz clean in Thornton Heath Pond and the introduction of Awaab's Law. He shares details about some Black History Month events and Mental Health Day and reflects on Croydon's wonderful Harvest and Walnut Fair.
Croydon awarded £21.5m to boost local pride and community spaces
Croydon has been selected for major investment through the Government’s new Pride in Place Programme, aimed at revitalising high streets, improving public spaces, and strengthening community pride.
August 2025
Celebrating A-level success in Croydon
Early indications show Croydon’s overall pass rates to remain broadly in line with 2024, but with a significant rise in overall grades A–E*, now at 97.6% compared with 95.3% in 2024.
July 2025
Croydon cracking down against illegal vape sellers
Croydon Council’s trading standards team has successfully prosecuted two shop owners for selling illegal vapes in the borough.