Croydon records 1,000 Covid-19 deaths: statement from the leader of the council
Croydon reached a tragic milestone this week as the number of deaths involving Covid-19 rose above 1,000 since the start of the pandemic.
Croydon reached a tragic milestone this week as the number of deaths involving Covid-19 rose above 1,000 since the start of the pandemic.
It’s great to see so many people enjoying long-awaited catch ups with friends and family, and to see our town and district centre businesses welcoming people back.
It’s great to see so many people enjoying long-awaited catch ups with friends and family, and to see our town and district centre businesses welcoming people back.
It’s fantastic to have heard this week that over 32 million people have now had their first coronavirus vaccination dose (based on government figures). The successful vaccination rollout continues across Croydon, and I urge everyone who is eligible to get their vaccine to do so.
Two weeks ago the council commissioned an independent investigation into unacceptable conditions that some of our tenants were living in at Regina Road and to find out why this had been allowed to happen.
Croydon’s fostering service will be recruiting 30 new fostering households this year to help care for children in safe, healthy and happy homes. Could you be one of these families or people to help?
Next week we will take Step 2 on the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, with further restrictions lifted.
Statements from the Mayor of Croydon and the leader of the council
From Monday, 12 April Croydon libraries will make a phased return to services in line with government and public health guidance.
As we head into the Bank Holiday and the first weekend since lifting of the Stay at Home order on Monday, I’d like to update you on our Covid-19 situation locally.