Croydon supports residents with cost of living through £6m Household Support Fund
Croydon will be helping thousands more vulnerable households to cope with soaring costs of food and energy bills.
May 2023
Regina Road residents vote in favour of their homes being demolished and rebuilt
The project is part of Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s commitment to invest in and improve standards in council homes.
Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon
19 May 2023
This week has been a time for new beginnings and for reflecting on the many accomplishments of Croydon residents.
Stormzy awarded Freedom of the Borough by Croydon together with 110-year-old community champion
Merah Louise Smith, known locally as Mumma, was awarded in recognition of her lifelong service to others working in the NHS.
Council to tackle antisocial behaviour in Thornton Heath
Croydon Council is proposing to consult residents, businesses and partners in Thornton Heath on plans to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that would provide police with more powers to stop and prevent antisocial behaviour and restore pride in the area.
Talk, connect and have fun at Croydon’s Men’s Shed
Croydon’s Men’s Shed is a safe space for people to come together and take care of their mental health while learning new skills, such as gardening, food growing and woodwork.
New Civic Mayor for Croydon
Councillor Tony Pearson was appointed as Croydon’s new Civic Mayor, for the 2023-24 civic year, at Wednesday night’s Annual Council meeting.
New weight management programme for Black African and Black Caribbean residents
Residents from Black African and Black Caribbean communities can sign up to a free weight management programme specifically tailored to meet cultural food preferences and lifestyles.
Council launches support package for young people at risk of youth violence
Hundreds of young people at risk of becoming involved in violence will benefit from targeted support to guide them away from crime - including one-to-one mentoring, group work, sports activities and help into education, training and jobs.
Croydon communities come together to celebrate Coronation
More than 120 street parties were held as part of the Coronation’s Big Lunch.