Council News

Open book on new developments

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Following agreement with its partner, John Laing Developments, Croydon Council is voluntarily releasing further commercial information about its regeneration partnership to help improve public understanding of the deal.

Fresh new bikes for Operation Refresh

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Police officers and council neighbourhood enforcement officers from Croydon's Operation Refresh have been given a fresh turn of speed this week after taking delivery of four new police-specification bicycles.

Blue-badge fraud appeal kicked out

Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A woman found guilty of fraudulently misusing a disability parking permit has seen her appeal against the conviction turned down.

Council's community services chief retires from post

Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

After three years in the post, Tom Jeffrey, Croydon Council's executive director of community services, is to leave in early September to pursue a career as a consultant and interim manager.

Asbo ban for Anglian van repair man

Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A mechanic who repaired vehicles in a car park at a Croydon housing estate has been banned from carrying out any more work there for the rest of his life.

Council launches review of transport services

Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The council has announced it is to launch a review of the management of its passenger transport service contracts.

Plans for new primary school outlined

Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A new primary school is likely to be built close to the town centre - to meet growing demand for places in Croydon.

Security guard benefit cheat caught after tip-off

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A security guard from Thornton Heath who fraudulently claimed more than £16,000 in benefits has been convicted after an anonymous tip-off to Croydon Council.

Councillor Graham Bass, Mayor of Croydon 2011-12

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The next Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Graham Bass, already has a good idea of what the job entails, having served as Deputy Mayor to Councillor Janet Marshall in 2006-07.

Coulsdon rogue trader warning

Wed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The council has received a report of a rogue trader operation in Coulsdon where a man has been posing as a worker from the local water company.

40 years of Ashcroft history

Wed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Nearly 40 years of irreplaceable local theatre history is being handed over to the council archives for safe-keeping.

Council's £100,000 Big Society fund open to local groups

Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Groups in Croydon can now bid for a share of a £100,000 Big Society fund that is designed to kick-start new community initiatives.

£450,000 boost for local pedal power

Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Cycling in Croydon is set to move into top gear with the announcement of a cash injection of £450,000 from the Mayor of London.

£15 million of new road repairs

Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will be in for smoother and safer journeys in Croydon thanks to the council investing £15million over the next two years on long-term repairs and improvements.

Support for local artistic programme at Fairfield Halls

Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Local emerging talent is set to be benefit from new council proposals which amount to £1.5million of financial support over the next two years for the Fairfield Halls' artistic programme.

Partnership helping to drive down crime

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Joint working between the council, police and other organisations is helping to drive down crime in Croydon.

Dangerous dogs den shut down

Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A council tenant has been evicted from a Croydon Council flat that was full of dangerous dogs.

Rifles return

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Following the ecstatic reception on its procession through the town centre in October, 2009, the 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, is returning.

Are you compost aware?

Tue, 03 May 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The first week in May sees Croydon Council focusing on the many benefits of home composting as part of a national awareness campaign.

Mayor's street party marathon

Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

One notable Croydon resident achieved a marathon Royal Wedding day when she attended fourteen of the borough's fifty or so public celebrations of the happy event.

Workers' memorial day 2011

Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Croydon's local commemoration of Workers' Memorial Day took place on 28 April as a candle was lit to the millions who have died or become ill across the world through accidents at work.

Free business support sessions

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Croydon businesses are invited to a series of surgeries and seminars designed to help them find the competitive edge. Organised and run by the council, they take place at the central library throughout May.

Croydon's Paul Burgess wins Virgin London Mini Marathon

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Croydon's 12-year-old Paul Burgess took the honours in his age-group at this year's Virgin London Mini-marathon with an impressive first-place time of 17 minutes 10 seconds.

Business scammers given High Court injunction

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A Croydon husband and wife team have been issued with a High Court injunction for scamming small businesses into thinking that they had already taken out an equipment maintenance contract with their firm.

Gully cover thefts cost tax-payers dearly

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A spate of drain cover thefts in Kenley has left pedestrians and motorists at risk of injury and has cost the council nearly £6,000 in just a few days.

Referendum details announced

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Next month 243,000 voters in Croydon will have a chance to have their say about how MPs are elected to the House of Commons.

Free swimming extended to September 2011

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Free swimming for under-16s will continue until this September thanks to the council's prudent financial management of a central government grant.

Shop loses alcohol licence

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A Norbury shopkeeper has lost the right to sell alcohol after the council's licensing committee heard about a string of offences. These included underage drinks sales and being suspected of employing and harbouring an illegal immigrant.

New health board hears about diabetes success

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Work done to promote better control of diabetes among those with the condition in Croydon has had a dramatic effect, the new shadow health and wellbeing board heard in its first meeting.

Library consultation results published

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

With a decision on the future of Croydon's libraries promised by no later than July a statistical overview from the recent consultation survey has been published on the council's website.