Croydon proposes Article 4 Direction to manage HMO conversions
Croydon Council is proposing to protect family homes by requiring planning permission to convert properties into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs).
January 2019
Housing campaigners back council decision
A national body that encourages local people to develop their own homes has backed Croydon Council’s decision to offer some of its land for community-led housing projects.
Roofer sentenced after trading standards investigation
A roofer who defrauded an elderly Croydon couple out of £19,000 for poor-quality and unnecessary work has received a suspended jail sentence after a council investigation.
Croydon Council named in the top 10 local government employers in annual equality index
For the second year running, Croydon Council has moved up the rankings in the annual Stonewall Equality Index, placing in the top 10 local government employers.
FJC seeks more volunteers
Croydon’s FJC is keen to hear from people who would like to help individuals and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Public memorial service pays tribute to dedicated councillor
Members of the public are invited to a memorial service paying tribute to a dedicated Croydon councillor who died earlier this month.
Croydon town centre to be heart of new creative enterprise zone
Croydon town centre is to be the heart of the borough’s new creative enterprise zone (CEZ), a cabinet report has revealed.
The area has already seen a boom in creative activity, with both individual creative entrepreneurs and […]
Two free council events for landlords and lettings agents
Croydon Council is holding two free events in the next week for landlords and lettings agents with properties in the borough wanting to stay on top of industry best practice.
Croydon Council and Crystal Palace FC team up to help rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in Croydon can now get emergency shelter at a Premier League football stadium in extreme weather conditions under a deal between the council and Crystal Palace FC.
Fly-tipper caught on hidden camera convicted
A fly-tipper caught dumping 10 tonnes of waste, including a carpet, sofas and bathroom furniture outside garages in Waddon, has been told to pay nearly £2,000 in costs and compensation.