Better support for carers
A new joint strategy to improve support for the borough’s carers has been developed by Croydon Council, the local NHS, residents and community groups.
National awards for council parking staff
Council staff behind a pilot scheme to create temporary pedestrian zones outside schools have received two national industry awards. Three primaries - Heavers Farm, St Chad’s and Woodcote – signed up to the council’s pilot scheme.
Construction skills academy opens in New Addington
A new skills academy which provides residents with the chance to undergo training and gain qualifications in construction was officially opened in New Addington today.
Town-centre Poundworld store fined more than £1m for food hygiene breaches
A town-centre branch of a national chain store has been hit with financial penalties amounting to almost £1.2m for food hygiene and health and safety offences.
Spring into action with top tips at shopping centre health extravaganza
Say goodbye to those winter blues and get ready for spring by treating yourself to a wealth of health information and advice at Croydon’s Whitgift Shopping Centre today until Wednesday 14 March.
Boost for Croydon’s culture scene revealed
Croydon’s burgeoning culture scene is in for a boost with new plans to develop its events programme, rejuvenate its libraries and enhance its museum, alongside the £30million revamp of the Fairfield Halls.
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