Croydon Council wins at LGC Awards
Croydon Council has scooped two awards at a ceremony celebrating the UK’s best initiatives in local government.
March 2019
Services for children in Croydon continue to improve, Ofsted has found
Services for children in Croydon are improving faster, as ‘clear strategic direction’ and ‘dedicated focus on frontline practice’ ensures that ‘the experience of the child is at the centre’ of social care, Ofsted inspectors have found.
Free conference will support borough’s high street businesses
Croydon Council has partnered with SaveTheHighStreet.org to host a free conference later this month to help support high street businesses across the borough.
Secretary of State’s decision to refuse planning permission at Purley Baptist Church quashed
The Secretary of State’s decision to refuse planning permission for the Purley Baptist Church site is to be quashed.
Unauthorised extension costs homeowner more than £50k
A Croydon resident who decided to illegally extend and convert an outbuilding into a flat he then rented out, has been fined more than £50,000 for flouting planning laws.
New partnership with London South Bank University next step in Croydon’s regeneration
A new partnership between Croydon Council and London South Bank University (LSBU) has been revealed as the next exciting step in the borough’s regeneration, as the town centre further develops as a centre of business, culture and learning.
Dementia roadshows get people thinking about how to be considerate in their communities
Croydon fire officers, leisure centre staff and the council will host dementia awareness roadshows this month.
Young musicians apply now to perform at The Ends Festival
Local young musicians will have the opportunity to perform at Croydon’s inaugural The Ends Festival, where international stars including as Nas, Wizkid, and Damian Marley - and Croydon’s very own Nadia Rose – will be headlining.
New housing for young Croydon care leavers
New accommodation opens later this month for young adults ready to leave council care thanks to a charitable trust’s £500,000 investment.
Residents back New Addington regeneration plans
New Addington residents and businesses back plans for new homes and improved community facilities around Central Parade, results published today have shown.