Second conviction earns trader jail sentence
A Norbury-based trader has become the borough’s first store owner to be handed a prison sentence for selling knives to underage customers. Shakeb Hakime, of Norbury Discount Store, London Road, was sentenced to 10 weeks’ [...]
Croydon among country’s biggest losers in Local Government Funding Settlement
Croydon is among the 10 worst hit local authorities in the country after it was announced £1.9m is to be cut from the council’s funding. During last week’s Local Government Funding Settlement announcement, Sajid Javid, [...]
Over £90,000 raised to help those impacted by tram derailment
Direct donations and a crowd-funding page set up by Croydon Council to help the bereaved families and those injured by last month’s tram derailment have so far raised over £90,000. Kind-hearted residents and local companies [...]
Working for residents over the festive break
While most of us will be relaxing with family and friends over the Christmas and New Year holidays, Croydon Council staff will be ensuring that vital public services run smoothly. An army of dedicated public [...]
Appeal for help in catching 100-metre fly-tipper
Croydon Council is calling for information to help catch the fly-tipper who dumped two tonnes of household and building waste along 100 metres of a quiet road in Purley. The fly-tipped rubbish, from pipes and [...]
Check the scores on the Christmas restaurant doors
Eating out at Christmas is a great way to celebrate the season, be it with family, friends or work colleagues. However, Croydon Council’s food safety team is urging you to do a little simple homework [...]
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