Council public health champion honoured
Tackling the taboo subject of HIV infection and sexual health among Croydon’s African community has earned a council public health worker a prestigious award. Fred Semugera, the council’s lead sexual health promotion officer, was at [...]
Edge City Croydon – a National Trust exploration of post-war politics, placemaking and pride
This July, a series of tours by the National Trust will delve into the contemporary heritage of Croydon and shine a spotlight on the borough as one of the most important examples of the post-war [...]
First school-backed Play Street begins in Croydon
Over 100 children have launched the first school-backed scheme where the council temporarily closes roads so young people can play safely. Last year, residents from areas including Selhurst and Woodside began their own Play Street [...]
Local businesses come forward for council contract
A recruitment event to get more local companies and individuals to work on upgrading Croydon’s 14,000 council homes attracted around 60 people this week. Croydon Council’s new five-year £12m general building works contract includes a [...]
Woman used fake passport to claim £57,000 in benefits
Working illegally when she had no right to be in the UK, a woman went on to use a fake passport to claim more than £57,000 in housing and council tax benefit payments. Following an [...]
Plans submitted for Central Parade community centre
Proposals that will see major improvements to community facilities in New Addington have moved a step closer with the formal submission of a planning application for a £17m community and leisure centre. The western side [...]
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