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June 2026
How to stay safe during hot weather alert
The Met Office has issued a ‘red’ alert for extreme heat in London, including Croydon, on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Four new playgrounds announced as part of Croydon’s investment in green spaces
Children and families across Croydon will benefit from four new playgrounds as the Council continues its investment in parks and green spaces.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 19 June 2026
Mayor Perry looks back on a busy week, from a bumper weekend of cultural activities to the successful prosecution of an unlicensed tattoo artist, alongside the announcement of four new playgrounds coming soon.
High flying circus spectacular brings two days of free outdoor performances to Croydon
Croydon will come alive from 4-5 July with For Miss La La, a spectacular, free outdoor circus weekend.
Major public realm improvements completed in Dingwall Road and George Street
The changes mark an important milestone in the borough’s wider £40m town centre regeneration programme.
Repeat fines for tattooist trading without licence
Croydon Council has successfully prosecuted a tattooist for the third time for trading without the required licence.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
12 June 2026
Mayor Perry reflects on the week from new CCTV in Thornton Heath tackling fly-tipping to Croydon’s vibrant art fair, The Big Lunch and a World Cup billboard celebrating Pickles the dog.
Local artists take centre stage as Art On Our Doorstep comes to town
Croydon’s town centre will become a showcase for the borough’s creative talent from 13-14 June during Art On Our Doorstep, a weekend art fair celebrating the borough’s artists, makers and cultural scene.
‘I didn’t know I would become a carer’, Croydon resident shares reality of caring
As part of Carers Week 2026, Steve’s story highlights the reality for 28,000 of unpaid carers in the borough and the support that is available.