Croydon Council has taken a firm step to protect local character by voting to remove its current suburban planning design guidance (SPD2).

Firstly, I want to thank our public services for their response as Croydon experienced record temperatures this week. My particular thanks to our partners London Fire Brigade, who battled blazes in Addington Hills on Tuesday.

Croydon Council has made it quicker and easier for residents to get online support for their waste and recycling issues.

The newly renovated Queen's Gardens is officially open following Thursday's ceremony.

Croydon Council has launched targeted funding for small community organisations and projects working to keep young people safe this summer.

The Met Office has issued a red alert for extreme heat in parts of the country, including London, on Monday and Tuesday this week - with temperatures in the high-30s expected over the two days.