Junior Parkrun at Lloyd Park – every Sunday
Croydon’s popular timed parkrun event in Lloyds Park has been extended to junior runners. Sundays now see teams of enthusiastic volunteers managing the weekly 2km junior parkrun, which in it's first couple of weeks has [...]
FAIRFIELD’S TRANSFORMATION ON TRACK
Croydon Council's cabinet has welcomed a report confirming that the £30million makeover of Fairfield Halls - which will see the 1960s building transformed into a stunning new arts venue - is on track. Cabinet members last night approved the progress report outlining [...]
Serial fraudster jailed after council investigation
A Norbury woman who fraudulently claimed nearly £192,000 in benefits has been jailed for seven years after a Croydon Council-led prosecution. Angel Jackson, aged 52, from Solent Court, London Road, Norbury, was sentenced on Friday [...]
Greater responsibility for communities as town hall powers are handed to residents
Communities are to be given more responsibility for the things that matter most to them as part of a new scheme aimed at devolving town hall powers to residents. Three pilots will be established in [...]
Public raises more than £15,000 so far for those affected by Croydon tram derailment
The public have raised more than £15,000 so far to help the victims, families and communities affected by the Croydon tram derailment. Over 500 people have donated to the JustGiving page set up by the [...]
Plan revealed to stamp out burden of loneliness
Tips to empower individuals and communities to eradicate the social ills of being isolated and feeling lonely are at the heart of the first annual report from Croydon's director of public health. Rachel Flowers, who [...]
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