Exploding fairy lights are not the way anybody wants to greet the Christmas season – but that was the shocking welcome received by one householder when she plugged in her new decorations.
Croydon’s trading standards (TS) team is […]
Thinking of buying a dog this Christmas? Croydon Council‘s dog warden service is asking people to think very carefully before they give an animal as a present.
Each year the increase in unwanted dogs goes up at the […]
A record donation of food and winter woollies will be helping people in need in Croydon this Christmas thanks to the generosity of the council’s staff, contractors, and business partners.
Council employees also raised over £900 by taking […]
Christmas and New Year holidays won’t stop Croydon Council providing vital public services to its residents.
An army of dedicated public servants will be ready to forego their turkey to deal with any of a range of issues […]
Beds and bath seats gathering dust in Croydon attics could be reused and save taxpayers’ money under a council appeal for more people to return loaned mobility gear.
Last year the council helped 6,930 residents live at home […]
Residents’ views and feelings on crime and antisocial behaviour are sought in a survey being run by the Safer Croydon Partnership (SCP).
The partnership brings together the council, police, fire brigade, health service, businesses, probation, community and voluntary […]
Newly-published economic data underlines how Croydon has the second-fastest expanding local economy in the UK, with a 9.3% growth rate putting the borough’s progress significantly ahead of many other areas.
Croydon’s growth is 3.7% above the London average […]
While an electric blanket that had been keeping its owner warm for an amazing 50 years failed electrical safety tests, a new plug was all that was needed for a hair dryer of similar vintage to get […]
Residents, organisations and groups interested in public health services in Croydon are being asked to submit their views on a new partnership agreement between Croydon Council and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (CHS).
The two bodies have drawn […]
Croydon Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director of planning and strategic transport.
Heather Cheesbrough will join the council’s Place department management team in January, where she will be responsible for strategic planning, development […]