Council launches fund to strengthen community COVID-19 response
Voluntary and community groups who are providing support for vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 pandemic can now apply for grants of up to £10k from a new council fund.
April 2020
#CroydonTogether: thank you campaign met with huge response
Our #CroydonTogether campaign to recognise and thank all those supporting their community during the Covid-19 pandemic has received a warm welcome in its first week. From notes of thanks left for Croydon’s bin men on their rounds; to shout-outs for staff in the NHS; rainbows in windows and flowers in gardens, @YourCroydon has been inundated with expressions of gratitude and respect for those on the frontline.
March 2020
Help is on hand for residents struggling with council tax payments
New schemes have been introduced to help residents struggling to pay their council tax as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Grants to be paid to Croydon businesses
Croydon Council is contacting local businesses to verify their details so grant payments can be made to support them through the disruption caused by Coronavirus.
#CroydonTogether: campaign thanks community for response to COVID-19
Croydon Council has today launched the #CroydonTogether campaign to recognise and support the efforts of all those working to care for, help and support their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.Whether you are a nurse or doctor in the NHS; a teacher; a council worker supporting children or the elderly, collecting bins or cleaning streets; a community volunteer - or simply, a being good friend or neighbour – we want to hear from you.
Food parcels for hundreds in council support drive
Croydon Council will begin delivering food parcels to hundreds of the borough’s most vulnerable residents from next week under its support for all who need it during coronavirus restrictions.
COVID-19: message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
I want to update you on our latest response to the COVID-19 pandemic and important changes we have made to continue to deliver vital public services at […]
Council set up task force to support Croydon employers and businesses
Croydon Council has set up a task force to support local employers and businesses in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19: message from the leader of the council
I wanted to update you on how we are ensuring we continue to deliver vital public services while following the all-important guidance to help keep us all […]
Reduced opening of council buildings begins from Friday
Many council-run buildings in Croydon from libraries to adult education centres will close until further notice from this afternoon to protect the public and allow staff to focus on residents needing emergency support.