Executive Mayor Jason Perry has published a new four-year Business Plan focusing on cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and improved services, backed by a strengthened zero-tolerance approach to fly tipping and antisocial behaviour, new pothole patrols, CCTV at hotspots, and £40 million town centre upgrades.
The plan focuses on what residents and businesses say matters most – safer neighbourhoods, stronger communities and reliable services.
This marks Mayor Jason Perry’s second term as Croydon’s elected Mayor, with the next four years focused on building on progress made since 2022.
Executive Mayor Perry said: “When I was first elected, my priority was to stabilise the Council’s finances, strengthen Croydon’s governance and rebuild trust with residents and local businesses. Four years on, Croydon is in a far stronger position, with more stable finances and improved governance.
“We have made real progress in improving services, despite the ongoing financial challenges facing councils across London.
“Over the next four years, we will focus on delivering visible improvements that residents see every day – on their streets, in their neighbourhoods and through services that work better for local people. I remain committed to restoring pride in our borough, driving growth and ensuring Croydon is known for opportunity, aspiration and community.”
As part of the Executive Mayor’s first 100 days, he is launching a range of initiatives to kickstart change. These include a dedicated pothole patrol to speed up repairs, a new motorists’ forum, the return of a ‘rolling rubbish’ service, extending the pilot of pop up recycling centres and the launch of Croydon in Bloom.
The Council will continue its zero-tolerance enforcement approach to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour, using new deployable CCTV along with compliance officers and targeted action at known hotspots. The Council has already launched a ‘Caught on Camera’ webpage to help identify those responsible for illegal dumping.
The Executive Mayor’s Business Plan sets out improvements across all services, from housing and children’s services to street cleaning and community safety.
It aims to create a town centre that is vibrant, safe and thriving. Work is already underway, with £40 million of public realm and highway improvements nearing completion. This includes improvements to North End and ongoing work with the Police and Town Centre Taskforce to enhance safety. Allders Parade opened last year, and the Council will continue working with partners, including Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, on plans to modernise Centrale shopping centre and bring forward the redevelopment of the Whitgift site.
There will be a renewed focus on district centres, supporting local businesses, improving shopfronts and hosting community events. Heritage sites will be protected, whilst parks and green spaces will benefit from a new Parks and Greenspaces Strategy.
Improving housing for Council tenants remains a priority. Work is underway to transform Regina Road in South Norwood, replacing outdated homes with modern Council housing, with residents continuing to play a central role in shaping regeneration plans for the area
The Council will also continue to strengthen adults and children’s services – both of which are rated “good” by inspectors – making them easier to access, helping residents of all ages to thrive.
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, said: “I am determined to rebuild confidence in Croydon by delivering cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and stronger communities.
“We have already made significant progress and this Business Plan sets out the next stage of Croydon’s renewal, supporting growth, investment and creating new opportunities for residents.
“I will continue listening to residents and focusing on what matters most to local people. I look forward to working together with communities, businesses and partners to restore pride in Croydon.”
