Companies fined thousands for selling axe and knives to a teenager
An ongoing nationwide pilot clampdown by Croydon Council against illegal online knife sales to children has landed two more companies with thousands of pounds in fines.
Youth performance partnership launches free tasters
Croydon was named as one of only five YPPs in the UK in March, after the borough’s partnership successfully bid for the £1m Arts Council England funding for the London region, fending off competition from across the capital.
Croydon unites to stop violence against women
A borough-wide promotion to tell domestic abuse victims where they can seek help against domestic abuse begins on Monday, to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Croydon in ambitious bid to boost late night economy
London Night Czar Amy Lamé welcomed the borough’s plans to boost the late night economy as when she came to Croydon last night, describing them as ‘groundbreaking, inclusive and diverse.’
Five-year plan to further improve Croydon’s economy approved by cabinet
An innovative and collaborative five-year strategy which aims to boost Croydon’s thriving economy was approved by cabinet last night (18 November).
Temporary CCTV cameras to target crime hot spots
Two temporary cameras will be installed in Purley and Croydon town centre to help monitor antisocial behaviour, street drinking, drug taking and fly-tipping.
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