Croydon receives £61m from Mayor of London to build new council homes
Croydon Council has welcomed a major grant from the Mayor of London’s new council homebuilding programme.
October 2018
Croydon and Birmingham join forces over fire sprinkler funding call
Croydon Council has today (Tuesday) joined forces with Birmingham counterparts to call on the Government to help fund the retrofitting of fire sprinklers in local authority tower blocks nationwide as the council's own 26-block programme nears completion.
Council prosecutes pharmacy over illegal razor blade sale
The owners of a Croydon pharmacy have been ordered to pay over £10,000 in a court prosecution after trading standards officers caught them illegally selling razor blades to a child.
Croydon rapper and entrepreneur Konan tells his story at BAME celebration seminar
Croydon’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) entrepreneurs have been celebrated at a seminar at Croydon College, with one half of Croydon rap duo Krept and Konan sharing his story to success.
Domestic abuse is everybody’s business
October is domestic abuse awareness month, and the FJC is keen to ensure everyone knows about its children’s services.
Young people raise their voices at Croydon Youth Congress 2018
Around 200 young people from across the borough came together to debate the issues that matter to them at Croydon’s second annual youth congress this week.
Remembrance ceremonies mark 100 years since end of First World War
A series of remembrance events will commemorate those who lost their lives in wars on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
More than 16million people died during The Great War, including more than 2,500 […]
Long-term injunction protects Croydon’s green spaces and highways from illegal encampments
A three-year injunction protecting highways and green spaces across Croydon was granted yesterday.
Special evening to celebrate Croydon’s unsung heroes
Croydon’s unsung heroes from across the community were recognised at a glittering awards ceremony organised by the council last night.
Croydon Council leader welcomes Gatwick expansion plans
The Leader of Croydon Council has welcomed Gatwick Airport’s expansion plans to increase capacity and bring thousands of new jobs.