Cabinet approves asset sale strategy
Several disused council-owned sites are set to be sold at the best possible price to boost the borough’s finances following a cabinet decision on Thursday.
February 2021
Register early to vote by post in upcoming London elections
With the announcement that the elections for the Mayor of London and London Assembly will go ahead on 6 May, residents are being asked to get their requests to vote by post in well before the deadline to avoid delays.
Extra Covid-19 support grants for businesses
Croydon business owners needing financial support as a result of Covid-19 lockdown can now apply for a new grant of up to £10,000 provided by central government and run by the council.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
Croydon residents aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19 are now being invited to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.
Mayoral referendum to be held in October
Croydon residents will get to decide whether they want a directly-elected mayor after councillors voted for holding a public referendum in October.
Purley Way transformation survey and masterplan consultation launched
Croydon residents can help shape a 20-year sustainable development vision for future homes, businesses and public spaces along Purley Way by answering a new online survey and engaging with the consultation.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
The first of Croydon’s mass Covid-19 vaccination centres opened at Selhurst Park on Monday and it was great to see some of our social workers, who continue to be on the frontline of the pandemic, among the first to be vaccinated
Councillors to consider referendum proposals
Croydon voters will be asked to decide whether they want a directly-elected mayor if proposals for a referendum are agreed at an Extraordinary Council Meeting next Monday.
Ten sentenced after Croydon-led trading standards operation
The country’s national trading standards body has praised Croydon Council for successfully prosecuting a network of rogue roofers and money launderers who conned thousands of pounds from vulnerable people.
Croydon responds to MHCLG rapid review findings and welcomes improvement and assurance panel
Croydon Council has accepted the findings of a rapid review carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and reaffirmed its commitment to get the council’s finances back on track.