Croydon celebrates foster carers
More than 200 foster carers from across the borough have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to Croydon’s children and young people at a special awards ceremony.
Young people take centre stage as Croydon creates thousands of new opportunities in theatre
Thousands of new opportunities for young people to get involved in theatre, in their local neighbourhoods and at world-class venues, will be created in Croydon as the borough becomes one of five Youth Performance Partnerships in England.
Council prosecutes shopkeeper for selling knives to a child
A man who illegally sold a pack of 13 knives to a schoolchild has been given a four-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months after a council prosecution.
Council up for two national planning awards
This year’s celebration of the best planning projects nationwide will include two Croydon Council finalists – including one for its new guidance on how best to develop suburban areas.
Action taken to promote greener journeys across Croydon
Plans to help and encourage drivers to start and continue making more sustainable journeys across Croydon are set to be considered by the council’s cabinet as part of Croydon’s ambitions to become London’s greenest borough.
Helping children and young people with SEND reach their full potential
Earlier identification of need, and better support, closer to home, are at the heart of new proposals to ensure all children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential
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