Community outreach supports decline in the capital’s HIV infection rates
Croydon Council leads a number of initiatives and works closely with partner organisations to inform people about the importance of testing for HIV.
September 2019
Croydon’s global opportunities to be debated at economic summit
Croydon Economic Summit returns for 2019 next week with a ‘state of the nation’-style speech from Sebastian Burnside, the Royal Bank of Scotland’s chief economist, focussing on Croydon’s position in national and international markets.
New service to help protect children from domestic abuse
Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid (BCWA) has been commissioned to provide a specialist service to help keep young people safe from domestic abuse
World-class public space next phase for Fair Field
A world-class public space in the heart of Croydon’s new cultural quarter will provide a stunning setting for the newly-refurbished Fairfield Halls and improve links with the rest of the town centre, the council announced today.
Private hire driver fined hundreds of pounds for blue badge fraud
A private hire taxi driver who used a fake blue badge to park in Croydon has been fined hundreds of pounds.
Public event to detail Windrush compensation scheme
A public event is being held in Thornton Heath this weekend, where residents affected by the Windrush Scandal can find out more about claiming compensation.
Curtain set to rise on Fairfield Halls
The curtain is set to rise on Fairfield Halls next week following a £42m refurbishment which has restored the iconic Croydon building to its former glory. A major Croydon Council investment has transformed the much-loved venue into a stunning new arts centre, where in partnership with the council, operators BH Live will deliver an exciting programme that celebrates Croydon’s rich diversity.
Croydon’s Youth Zone opened with thousands signed up
London’s newest Youth Zone opened this weekend with thousands of members already signed up and hundreds heading down to have a first look at what’s on offer.
Make sure your voice is counted at next election
Croydon residents are being urged to register to vote to make sure they can take part in future local or parliamentary elections.
National recognition for Croydon’s dog warden
The woman responsible for rescuing and caring for lost dogs across Croydon has received the highest possible recognition from the RSPCA.