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.
Residents urged to follow new measures in fight against Covid-19
Following a sharp rise in coronavirus rates across the country the government has announced a range of new measures to keep the virus under control.
Support payments for Covid-19 self-isolating workers
Croydon residents who are struggling financially because they cannot work after being told to self-isolate can now apply for a new support fund provided by government and run by councils.
Illegal cigarettes seized in council operation
Croydon Council trading standards officers have confiscated thousands of cigarettes and other tobacco products from three shops suspected of selling counterfeit and illegal goods.
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