Expanded Croydon schools ready for first day of new term
Three Croydon schools marked the first day of the new term with the opening of new classrooms as part of the council’s programme of building and expanding schools across the borough. The local authority has [...]
Shoppers and businesses to benefit from £200,000 upgrade to Purley car park
Shoppers and businesses in Purley can enjoy improved parking facilities now that Croydon Council’s £200,000 upgrade to the town centre’s multi-storey car park is complete. Two new, upgraded lifts are now working in the 424-space [...]
Croydon’s Legacy Youth Zone gains planning permission
Croydon’s new state-of-the-art £6 million OnSide Youth Zone came a step closer this week when the planning application was approved by the council. Once completed the Youth Zone will mean the young people of the [...]
School run pedestrian zones start
A trial council scheme has begun that temporarily closes traffic-clogged roads during the school run to get people to use cars less. Starting today (Tuesday 5 September) the roads by three primary schools - Heavers Farm and [...]
Croydon Council statement in response to Ofsted report
Croydon has taken immediate action to improve its Children’s Services after an Ofsted inspection rated some areas of the service inadequate. The council accepts the findings and is working with Ofsted to make the necessary [...]
Emile Sande backs new Croydon musical jam night
JamBox is a unique project that allows musicians of all levels to play alongside established professionals who normally provide backing for some of the top names in the business. Launching on 5 September in the [...]







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