Council social worker up for national award
A Croydon Council manager who supports young adults with learning disabilities has reached the finals of the Social Worker of the Year awards for her training and mentoring of new recruits.
October 2018
Investment plans for Croydon’s transport system approved for submission to Mayor of London
Plans to enhance Croydon’s transport network, including substantial funding for walking and cycle improvements have been approved to be submitted to the Mayor of London.
MOBO award-winners back music city ambitions
MOBO award-winners have backed Croydon’s ambitions to become a music city in the style of Nashville or Seattle, the council’s cabinet heard last night (Monday).
Investment in Croydon’s regeneration continues with £166m growth zone funding approval
Cabinet has given the go-ahead for Croydon Council to continue to invest in and regenerate the borough’s infrastructure for the next four years.
“Good” care rating for One Croydon Alliance service
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given a “good” rating to part of the One Croydon Alliance that helps older people regain their independence after hospital stays.
Celebrating Croydon’s unsung heroes at Mayor’s Civic Awards
With just under a week to go to that Mayor’s Civic Awards, Croydon is getting ready to celebrate the selfless work of local people, community groups and businesses who go that extra mile to help others.
Help people to take a stand against domestic abuse
Croydon’s FJC is using National Domestic Violence Awareness month to appeal for more volunteers.
Raising awareness of hate crime
National Hate Crime Awareness Week starts this Saturday and Croydon is marking it with a range of events.
Council in double pledge for tenants’ rights
Croydon Council backed a national campaign to end no-fault private evictions and reintroduced lifetime social tenancies in its own housing stock at a meeting last night (Monday).
Croydon praised for efforts to make the town dementia friendly
Croydon receives the Alzheimer’s Society's highest accolade for significant progress made to support residents living with dementia and their families.