New campaign takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime
Croydon Council is encouraging everyone to take a stand against hate crime and to sign its new anti-hate crime pledge, which is to launch at Croydon PrideFest this weekend.
July 2019
Croydon to declare climate emergency
Croydon is set to declare a climate emergency in a bid to tackle climate change and improve the environment for residents now and for future generations.
Meanwhile Croydon wins at New London Architecture Awards
A council-led project to revitalise areas of Croydon town centre with public art installations while they await long-term development has scooped a regional award.
Make a difference to a young person in care by becoming a learning mentor
The council is seeking volunteers for a new initiative to help young people in care reach their full potential - by matching them with a learning mentor who can support them through their education.
Bags of goodness for sale at Croydon’s annual schools’ marketplace
Croydon pupils’ popular one-day schools' marketplace selling fresh fruit and veg is returning to Croydon Clocktower on Thursday 11 July at 1pm
Selsdon library shelves help community cause
The renovation and improvements to Selsdon library are well under way with the new look library expected to reopen in early August.
June 2019
Croydon hosts global summit celebrating the best of the borough
Croydon has played a key role as part of a two-day global summit attended by representatives from more than 25 countries.
Funds pledged to invest in the environment at borough’s first Sustainability Summit
A £250,000 fund has been set up to help a range of sustainable initiatives across Croydon as the council works to make it London’s greenest borough.
Hundreds turn out to celebrate Croydon’s Windrush community
Hundreds of guests enjoyed a host of activities over the last weekend as part of a national celebration of the Windrush community.
First conviction against online knife sales to children
A Home Office-backed pilot nationwide clampdown against illegal online knife sales to children has secured its first successful prosecution led by Croydon Council.