Croydon Council lacks system to track vacant sites
Croydon Council has no central system for tracking the borough’s long-term vacant buildings and stalled development sites, a Freedom of Information (FOI) response has…
Perry re-elected as Executive Mayor, with Labour largest party but no overall control
Labour emerged as the largest party on Croydon Council but failed to secure overall control after the Greens won a record eight seats in…
Croydon voters to choose councillors and Executive Mayor
Croydon is one of the few boroughs in London where voters have two important choices to make on 7 May. Residents in London’s most populous…
Try-umph for historic rugby club
A historic Croydon rugby club has said its successful emergency fundraiser to secure the club’s future is “only just the beginning”, as it now…
Council faces up to £10m refund bill after LTN ruling
Croydon Council will have to revise its annual budget for the coming year because it faces a potential £10million refund bill for unlawful traffic…
Croydon Mind gets a new home as demand surges for mental health services
“These are services that are not only life-changing but, in some circumstances, life-saving as well,” said Emma Turner, as Mind opened its new Croydon…
Red vs Blue violence fails to materialise as Croydon stands united
“We show up because youth safety is a daily reality, not a viral moment.” That was the message from Croydon Community Action as the…
Youth club creating next generation of rappers and producers with help of DJ AG
Croydon’s music success is often linked to places like the BRIT School, especially with the recent achievements of artists such as Olivia Dean and…
Residents warn of harm as petition grows against 24-Hour gambling in Crystal Palace
A plan to remove restrictions on a casino’s hours so it could potentially open 24 hours a day would harm vulnerable people and increase…
Plans to relocate South London Coroners’ Court within council offices
The South London Coroners’ Court could soon be relocated to Croydon Council’s headquarters, as the current site is deemed “out of date and not…
South Croydon station misses out on accessibility upgrades
Passengers in South Croydon will have to wait longer for step-free access at their local station after the Government confirmed it will not fund…
Volunteers call for promised compensation after bin lorry destroys part of their community garden
A volunteer gardening group has called on Croydon Council to press its waste contractor to honour its promise of compensation after a bin lorry…
