Counting the cost of environmental crime
Croydon has increased the cost of fly-tipping and littering for offenders. Members approve a new safety enforcement policy at last night's cabinet meeting (Monday 19 March).
March 2018
Council’s Community Fund already showing positive results
Youth groups, care organisations and other voluntary sector bodies are among the institutions that have directly benefited from the council’s Community Fund.
Council clampdown hits 195 prosecutions
Dumping a fridge, fly-tipping fence panels and urinating in a car park are among offences that have landed another five people with prosecutions under the council’s Don’t Mess With Croydon clampdown.
Updates on gas incident near Purley Way
Police are currently dealing with a potential gas leak on Whitestone Way, Waddon, following a collision between a car and an energy plant.
Croydon prepares as more snow is forecast
Croydon Council’s six gritting vehicles will be out and about from tonight to prepare for more snowfall this weekend.
Residents at the heart of community ward budget spending
More than £500,000 of community ward budgets has been spent funding 400 local projects, as councillors continue to put residents at the heart of spending in their wards.
Croydon’s Young Mayor announced!
Croydon’s young people have elected William Awomoyi to be the borough’s first ever Young Mayor and a new voice for London’s largest youth population.
Better support for carers
A new joint strategy to improve support for the borough’s carers has been developed by Croydon Council, the local NHS, residents and community groups.
National awards for council parking staff
Council staff behind a pilot scheme to create temporary pedestrian zones outside schools have received two national industry awards. Three primaries - Heavers Farm, St Chad’s and Woodcote – signed up to the council’s pilot scheme.
Construction skills academy opens in New Addington
A new skills academy which provides residents with the chance to undergo training and gain qualifications in construction was officially opened in New Addington today.