It has been a busy and positive week in Croydon. Not only have our local team won their first European trophy, but we appointed a new Civic and Deputy Civic Mayor, confirmed a new Cabinet and launched our fly‑tipping reporting website.

I could not be prouder of Crystal Palace’s 1–0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League Final – adding European silverware to the FA Cup and Community Shield, all achieved within a remarkable year. As a proud Palace supporter and season ticket holder, I know just how much this achievement means to the club, its fans and Croydon. I hope wherever you watched the game – in Leipzig, at Selhurst Park, in Boxpark Croydon, at the pub or at home you had a fantastic evening to remember. Read my open letter to the Chairman of the club, Steve Parish. Sadly, a parade will not take place immediately owing to players’ World Cup commitments. The club has said it hopes to organise celebrations later in the summer. We stand ready to facilitate the club in any way.

It was good to catch up with Palace legend Mark Bright at the Levi Roots charity golf day. Levi is a great supporter and mentor of our young people in the borough, and it was an honour to open his latest fundraising event, supporting a number of charities including Legacy Youth Zone.

My first 100 days and our new Cabinet

At our Annual Council meeting on Wednesday, I set out my plans for the first 100 days of my second term as Mayor. I made it clear that my administration will continue our zero-tolerance approach to fly‑tipping, antisocial behaviour, graffiti, abandoned vehicles or any form of environmental crime. To help with this work, I presented our new Cabinet members who will lead on housing, finance, community safety, children’s services, streets, planning and regeneration. They bring a wealth of experience to serve our residents and together we will help create a cleaner and safer borough with improved services. Read the full list and find out more about my plans here.

Welcome to our new Civic Mayor and Deputy Civic Mayor

Wednesday’s Annual Council meeting included a special Civic Mayor Making ceremony, which saw the the appointment of Councillor Mohammed Islam as Civic Mayor and Councillor Scott Roche as Deputy Civic Mayor. The Civic Mayor and Deputy Civic Mayor carry out ceremonial and public duties during their one-year term representing Croydon at community events across the borough. It is different to the role of Executive Mayor, who is elected by the residents of Croydon every four years to lead the Council. It is a great honour to be chosen for these historic posts, and I wish them all the best for the year ahead. Find out more.

Fly-tippers beware!

I am calling on residents to help us crack down on fly‑tipping by reporting offenders and helping to identify those caught on camera on our new ‘name and shame’ webpage. We will be releasing CCTV footage of fly‑tipping incidents on the Council website and encouraging anyone who recognises those involved to report them so we can take further action. ‘Zero-tolerance’ is not just a slogan – those who damage and blight our borough will be pursued.

Take care in the hot weather

We have experienced some very high temperatures over the past week. I want to thank everyone who has been checking in on vulnerable friends, neighbours and family members. Please do continue to take care in the sun and have an enjoyable weekend all.

Jason Perry
Executive Mayor of Croydon