Leader’s statement: Croydon standing together
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council It is now more than a week since the devastating tram crash that took away the lives of Dane Chinnery, Donald Collett, Robert Huxley, Philip Logan, Dorota Rynkiewicz, Philip [...]
Statement regarding interim investigation report on tram derailment
“We appreciate the efforts put into the early release of these interim findings by the RAIB and welcomes the urgent safety advice. We are now keen for the full report to be published as soon [...]
Plans underway for lasting memorial for Croydon tram victims
The seven people who lost their lives in the Croydon tram derailment are to be honoured with a lasting tribute which will be placed at two sites in the borough. Permanent memorials will be created [...]
Junior Parkrun at Lloyd Park – every Sunday
Croydon’s popular timed parkrun event in Lloyds Park has been extended to junior runners. Sundays now see teams of enthusiastic volunteers managing the weekly 2km junior parkrun, which in it's first couple of weeks has [...]
FAIRFIELD’S TRANSFORMATION ON TRACK
Croydon Council's cabinet has welcomed a report confirming that the £30million makeover of Fairfield Halls - which will see the 1960s building transformed into a stunning new arts venue - is on track. Cabinet members last night approved the progress report outlining [...]
Serial fraudster jailed after council investigation
A Norbury woman who fraudulently claimed nearly £192,000 in benefits has been jailed for seven years after a Croydon Council-led prosecution. Angel Jackson, aged 52, from Solent Court, London Road, Norbury, was sentenced on Friday [...]
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