GCSE performance rises for Croydon students
Early results show Croydon students have done better in this year’s GCSEs despite the disruption caused by Covid-19.
August 2020
Shortlist success in apprenticeship awards
Croydon Council has been shortlisted in a trio of categories in the prestigious London Borough Apprenticeship Awards 2020.
Croydon marks VJ Day 75th anniversary
The Mayor of Croydon will lead the borough’s commemoration this weekend of the end of the Second World War in Asia.
Croydon marks A-level successes despite Covid-19
Early indications show Croydon’s A-level students have done well in external assessments announced yesterday (Thursday) as replacements for cancelled summer examinations.
£1.4m in council’s Covid-19 business grants still available
Croydon businesses hit by Covid-19 have just over a fortnight left to get a council grant of up to £10,000 each – and even more firms now qualify for a share of the £1.4m remaining.
COVID-19 update: message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
Croydon’s 93,000 young people are always a top priority for us and for them - as for all of us - 2020 is a summer like no other, with many of them having been out of school since March.
Croydon launches 24-hour helpline with Stop Hate UK
Croydon has joined forces with national charity Stop Hate UK to introduce a new 24-hour helpline dedicated to supporting residents affected by hate crime.
July 2020
Council fund helps to boost Croydon’s culture groups
Almost 40 creative organisations have benefited from Croydon’s Cultural Relief Fund so they can continue their work despite the impact of Covid-19.
Covid-19 update: a message from Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
"As the weather turns warmer, many people will be considering August holidays that seemed a world away during lockdown. It can be easy for the sunshine to convince us that things are back to normal. But coronavirus has not gone away..."
Croydon launches Respect Your Park campaign to tackle litter
Croydon Council has joined forces with residents and park users to launch a social media campaign aimed at combatting the challenges of litter dropped in our parks, after seven extra tonnes of rubbish were collected from April to June this year.