Council joins minute’s silence for Sergeant Matt Ratana
The Mayor of Croydon, cross-party councillors and council staff stood united on Friday to pay tribute to a local police officer who lost his life in the line of duty last week.
Consultation on greener parking charges
Croydon residents are being encouraged to have their final say on council proposals to charge for parking based on how green or polluting drivers’ cars are.
Black History Month goes live
Tributes to Black heroes through the ages and a celebration of African heritage and music are part of October’s Black History Month beginning today (Thursday) in Croydon.
Croydon appoints Shaniqua Benjamin as borough’s first Poet Laureate
Croydon is celebrating National Poetry Day (1 October) by announcing the appointment of local resident and spoken word poet Shaniqua Benjamin as its first ever Poet Laureate.
Consultation on the proposed closure of Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
A public consultation has opened today (1 October) on a proposal to close Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School in August 2021.
Quit for Covid this Stoptober
Croydon Council is backing the Stoptober campaign by encouraging local smokers to try a free 12-week course which could help them kick the habit and reduce their risk from Covid-19.
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