CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE: Croydon urged to back new campaign
Croydon’s community is being urged to unite in backing a new high-profile campaign encouraging young people to make positive life choices.
October 2017
Town centre redevelopment moves a step forward as the Croydon Partnership seeks approval for shopping centre plans
The major transformation of Croydon town centre moved closer today as a date was set for a final decision to be made on the plans put forward by the Croydon Partnership – the joint venture between Westfield […]
What’s on in Croydon at the end of October
As the council and arts organisations from across Croydon work towards preparing a bid for Croydon to be the first London Borough of Culture, there is already a huge amount going on for anyone with an interest […]
Look before you book for Christmas
Thinking of eating out this Christmas?
If you are planning that special Christmas meal with family, friends or work colleagues, Croydon Council’s food safety team is urging you to look before you book, as a little simple homework […]
Apply for secondary school places by 31 October
Parents of year six pupils have until the end of this month to complete and submit secondary school applications for children starting in September 2018.
Families with a child aged 11, or who will be 11 before 31 […]
London’s largest youth population to elect young mayor
Tens of thousands of young people will get a taste of local democracy and a new ambassador when London’s largest youth population elects its first young mayor next spring.
With more children and young citizens than anywhere else […]
School celebrates new zebra crossing
An academy’s drive to get a zebra crossing to make pupils safer on their walk to school has led to Croydon Council installing one for the autumn term.
Staff and pupils at Robert Fitzroy Academy and local residents […]
New Addington’s unsung heroes sought to feature in hoardings artwork
A new art project will see the hoardings around the site of the new multi-million pound leisure and community centre in New Addington decorated with photos of local heroes and pieces of artwork inspired by young residents.
‘Heroes […]
Community heroes’ amazing achievements celebrated at Mayor’s Civic Awards
The unsung heroes among Croydon’s community were celebrated at a glittering civic awards ceremony last night.
Selfless volunteers, exceptional young people and neighbours who go the extra mile, were among those announced as winners at the 2017 Mayor’s […]
Croydon hits the pop charts
Croydon is one of six entries shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s Problem Orientated Partnership (Pop) Awards for its problem-solving work to tackle road racing and antisocial behaviour on Imperial Way.
The awards – now in their […]