ASB leads to flat closure at Weldon Court
Illegal drug use, fights, excessive noise and making neighbours fear for their safety have led to Croydon’s antisocial behaviour (asb) team being granted a three-month closure order for a council property in Thornton Heath. The [...]
Warhol month paints Croydon in a new light
A major cultural event is set to put Croydon on the map this September as the town commemorates Andy Warhol, 30 years after the artist’s death. Croydon’s award-winning RISEgallery is delivering a groundbreaking programme of FREE events throughout [...]
Council approves £25m investment in affordable rented housing
Croydon Council this evening (Monday) approved a £25m investment in more affordable housing via a new independent charity that guarantees cheaper rents for local people. Last month the council’s cabinet agreed the setting up of [...]
Thousands attend Croydon PrideFest 2017
Thousands of people came together to celebrate the LGBT+ community at Croydon PrideFest on Saturday. The event kicked off with the Pride Walking Parade which travelled from North End, through central Croydon to the main [...]
Protecting the socially isolated from heartless scammers
Scams that prey on people’s trust or hopes of a big lottery-type pay-out can be devastating for the victim. When that victim is socially isolated – because, for example, of disability or long-term illness – [...]
School run to go car-free in Croydon Council pilot project
Croydon is to trial pedestrian zones next to schools so parents and their children walk more and use cars less. Three schools have signed up to the six-month council scheme from September aimed at improving [...]
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