Regeneration projects in four Croydon district centres are moving into the design and delivery phase, funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Following the success of Croydon Council’s previous UKSPF-funded improvements, including the transformation of Colliers Water Garden in Thornton Heath, work is progressing in Norbury, Addiscombe, South Croydon and Coulsdon.
A total of £600,000 is being invested across the four areas and work is expected to begin on site in January 2026.
The projects are part of a wider £1.4m package of UKSPF-funded programmes being driven by Executive Mayor Jason Perry, to support his priorities in his Growth Plan and to restore pride in the borough.
The projects are being designed alongside engagement with local communities to strengthen each high street’s identity, support local businesses and improve public spaces.
In Addiscombe, improvements will focus on Lower Addiscombe Road, where the funding will support festive lighting, a new community noticeboard and improvements to Addiscombe triangle. These have been designed to boost the high street and strengthen its role as a hub for community activity.
South Croydon
In Coulsdon, new wayfinding maps will be designed by an artist and the Council will introduce wayfinding, seating, raised planters and an insect habitat sign for the Hive – a community garden located behind Coulsdon Library. These additions will reinforce pride of place by highlighting key community landmarks for residents and visitors.
Norbury’s improvements focus on Green Lane shopping parade and St Helens Green, with planned resurfacing works and greening to improve the look and feel of the area.
In South Croydon, the Restaurant Quarter and Selsdon Road will be revamped by public art banners, new trees and feature paving, celebrating the Quarter’s unique identity.
These improvements aim to support local businesses and events such as the Croydon Food and Music Festival – one of the biggest festivals in the borough. New street signs along Selsdon Road will also help visitors to move through the area.
“We are working with our residents and businesses to deliver the changes they want to see in their district centres. These projects will improve the look and feel of high streets across the borough and support the traders who serve their communities.
“We have already made improvements in five areas and I am delighted that residents and businesses in Addiscombe, Coulsdon, Norbury and South Croydon, will benefit from this round of UKSPF-funded investment.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon
