Council approves £25m investment in affordable rented housing
Croydon Council this evening (Monday) approved a £25m investment in more affordable housing via a new independent charity that guarantees cheaper rents for local people. Last month the council’s cabinet agreed the setting up of [...]
Thousands attend Croydon PrideFest 2017
Thousands of people came together to celebrate the LGBT+ community at Croydon PrideFest on Saturday. The event kicked off with the Pride Walking Parade which travelled from North End, through central Croydon to the main [...]
Protecting the socially isolated from heartless scammers
Scams that prey on people’s trust or hopes of a big lottery-type pay-out can be devastating for the victim. When that victim is socially isolated – because, for example, of disability or long-term illness – [...]
School run to go car-free in Croydon Council pilot project
Croydon is to trial pedestrian zones next to schools so parents and their children walk more and use cars less. Three schools have signed up to the six-month council scheme from September aimed at improving [...]
Upper Norwood Library Hub re-opens
The Upper Norwood Library Hub re-opens to the public on Saturday 15 July, after having recently undergone a major refurbishment. Extensive work has been done to the roof, floors and internal decoration, transforming the library [...]
Free swimming for under-17s returns for fourth year
Free summer swimming for those aged 16 and under is available at Croydon Council’s leisure centres from Monday 24 July to Tuesday 5 September. Councillor Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport "This [...]
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