Santa’s coming to Croydon – by helicopter
Santa Claus is on his way to Croydon to kick off the town’s newest Christmas event in style. Saint Nick’s arrival at the first Croydon Winter Festival at Ashburton Park sees him forsaking his traditional [...]
Statement from council leader in response to RAIB report into the Sandilands tram derailment
“Just a few weeks ago, Croydon commemorated the first anniversary of this tragic incident – and the victims, their families and friends are never far from our thoughts. “Our residents rightly expect to be safe when [...]
Have a say in Croydon’s review of polling districts and polling places
The recent redrawing of ward boundaries means that a small number of the polling stations that voters have been using for years will no longer be suitable. The council has had to comprehensively revise the [...]
First graduations from groundbreaking employment academy
A Croydon Council-funded course that helps disabled entrepreneurs launch their own businesses celebrated its first graduations on Tuesday. The 15 adults, who have a range of disabilities including autism, physical, sensory and mental health needs, [...]
Businesses vote in favour of New Addington BID renewal
The council has welcomed the decision by local businesses to back New Addington Business Improvement District (BID) for another five years. The motion of support for New Addington BID followed a ballot by the council’s [...]
Festival of Light to light up Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath is set to host elements of the London Lumiere lighting festival on Saturday 27 January. For one day only Trumble Gardens on Brigstock Road will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland at the [...]







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