Norbury and Pollards Hill by-election announced
Voters in the Norbury and Pollards Hill ward will be electing a new councillor on Thursday 14 March following the death of Councillor Maggie Mansell.
February 2019
Team of architects selected to lead the design of Thornton Heath public space
An architectural collective is to lead the design of a prominent public space in Thornton Heath with the help of two local artists following a competition by Croydon Council.
More homes for Croydon rough sleepers
Croydon Council and its partners have now housed six people so far in a scheme providing long-term accommodation and wraparound support for up to 20 vulnerable rough sleepers.
Outstanding rating for council social care service
A Croydon Council service that places people needing tailored social care to live with specially-trained households has received the top inspection rating for the second time running.
Employment academy returns for local entrepreneurs
Croydon entrepreneurs with disabilities are being urged to join a council-funded training course that helps turn their start-up business ideas into reality.
High Street pedestrian scheme set to be made permanent
A temporary scheme making Croydon High Street a pedestrian zone is set to be made permanent after the proposal was supported by the council’s Traffic Management Advisory Committee.
Civic event launches LGBT History Month in Croydon
A month celebrating the history and legacy of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community gets underway in Croydon on Thursday.
Council brings grounds maintenance back in-house
A new plan to improve grounds maintenance in Croydon has got underway as the service is brought back in house by the council.
Work begins to install more vehicle charging points in Croydon
New public charging points for electric vehicles are currently being installed across Croydon.
Council backs Judicial Review of Purley Baptist Church planning decision
Croydon Council has today written to the High Court supporting a developer’s application for a Judicial Review of the Secretary of State’s decision to refuse a Purley housing scheme.