Trading standards warning over Covid vaccine scam
Croydon Council’s trading standards team is warning residents about a text message scam that pretends to offer Covid vaccines as a way to access their financial details and steal money.
January 2021
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
The Mayor of London has declared a ‘major incident’ due to the rapid spread of Covid-19 and the risk of our hospitals being overwhelmed.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
It is devastating that we are in another national lockdown, but with Covid-19 cases increasing at a dangerous rate and our hospital under extreme pressure, it is vital.
December 2020
A message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
New Year’s Eve will be very different for all of us this year. And with cases of the new Covid variant spreading rapidly in Croydon and across the country it is so important that residents stay at home and keep following the guidelines.
How the council can support your business through these challenging times
From a range of grants to a variety of advice and support Croydon Council is working hard to ensure your business has a future in 2021.
A message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
As we approach the holiday period, I want to update you on Covid-19 and let you know how we and our partners are here for you and working to keep Croydon safe.
Company prosecuted for selling axe to a child
The latest in a series of groundbreaking court cases brought by Croydon Council Trading Standards has seen Topline Wholesale Ltd fined £8,500 for selling a hand axe to a 13-year-old.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Hamida Ali, leader of the council
Following today’s government announcement, from midnight tonight Croydon, like the rest of London, will be subject to tighter Tier 4 restrictions with the planned relaxation of rules for Christmas cancelled.
COVID-19 update: a message from Councillor Hamida Ali, the leader of the council
As we head towards the Christmas holiday period, the Covid-19 situation in Croydon remains extremely serious, with a 77% increase in cases in the last week alone.
Council services over the Christmas period
There will be a number of changes to the opening times of council services over the festive break.