Croydon’s Fairtrade agreement renewed
The council has formally renewed its pledge to promote ethical trade by updating its commitment to being a Fairtrade borough.
October 2019
Local partnership delivers new homes for adults with disabilities
A building originally used in the production of classic Hollywood films has undergone significant redevelopment and will be unveiled later today (Friday 18 October) as new specialist supported living homes for disabled adults through a partnership between the council and local businesses.
Fairfield gets SAVVY!
An inclusive, professional theatre group was celebrating last night after moving into their first purpose-built studio and new home at Croydon’s iconic Fairfield Halls
Croydon to consider plans for CCTV upgrade
Croydon’s cabinet members are recommended to approve £1M plans to improve the borough’s CCTV network.
Residents invited to discuss knife crime and violence
Residents are being given the chance to put any community safety concerns to those working to keep the borough safe at a special event next week.
Croydon police borough commander Dave Stringer and Croydon Council’s cabinet member for […]
Summer Reading Challenge winners celebrated at awards ceremony
Three Croydon children have been awarded prizes for completing an intergalactic reading challenge over the summer holidays.
Historic ties with Arnhem celebrated at the restored Fairfield Halls
Croydon celebrated its historic ties and twinship with the Dutch town of Arnhem during a special ceremony to formally name the foyer in the newly-refurbished Fairfield Halls in its honour.
Special guest the Mayor of Arnhem Ahmed Marcouch […]
Find your best route to good health and wellbeing
Residents can now search for a range of local activities like football, belly dancing, bowling, walking, trampolining, swimming and more with our new physical activity finder tool.
100 in 100 campaign hits 50 in 50
An innovative Croydon campaign to help 100 residents into a wide range of apprenticeships in 100 days hits 50 at the halfway mark (today, 11 October) with more than 50 further vacancies already pledged.
Mental health matters for Croydon’s young people
Croydon's young people are being encouraged to seek help if they are feeling stressed or worried through new borough-wide posters and social media messages starting this week.