Greater responsibility for communities as town hall powers are handed to residents
Communities are to be given more responsibility for the things that matter most to them as part of a new scheme aimed at devolving town hall powers to residents. Three pilots will be established in [...]
Public raises more than £15,000 so far for those affected by Croydon tram derailment
The public have raised more than £15,000 so far to help the victims, families and communities affected by the Croydon tram derailment. Over 500 people have donated to the JustGiving page set up by the [...]
Plan revealed to stamp out burden of loneliness
Tips to empower individuals and communities to eradicate the social ills of being isolated and feeling lonely are at the heart of the first annual report from Croydon's director of public health. Rachel Flowers, who [...]
Tram incident remembered at Armistice Day ceremony in town centre
The sky was blue and the sun shining but there was an unmistakably serious and sombre atmosphere at the annual Armistice Day ceremony on Friday as the passing of those in Wednesday’s tram incident was [...]
In our prayers – a personal message from Tony Newman, leader, Croydon Council
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council This has been a harrowing week for the people of Croydon, following Wednesday’s horrific tram incident. Yet, despite the unimaginable sense of tragedy that we all feel for those [...]
Croydon Council and the Mayor of London announce specialist support for those directly affected by tram derailment
The leader of Croydon Council and the Mayor of London have today announced specialist support available for those affected by the Croydon tram derailment. An official fundraising page has been set up by the council [...]
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