New video screens installed on Croydon's school buses Friday, 18 October, 2024 Buses transporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been equipped with tablets that play educational content to enhance their school journeys. The screens will display educational videos on numbers, the alphabet, and Makaton—a language programme that uses signs, symbols, and speech to aid communication. Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, commented: “This... Local News
New Town Centre Co-Ordinator to help make Croydon safer 9th July 2024 I am pleased to introduce Matt Duncan as our new Town Centre Coordinator. With 30 years of experience in policing, he will be a valuable asset in coordinating... Local News
WATCH: Launching our Young Entrepreneurs Academy 7th July 2024 I'm excited to announce the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Croydon. This initiative is close to my heart and will support dozens of budding... Local News
Plans to keep all five of Croydon's maintained nursery schools open 5th July 2024 I welcome this Cabinet paper, which highlights that we have no plans to close any of Croydon's five maintained nursery schools. We have spent time listening to... Local News
Final large Brick By Brick site sold for £38m, majority to be used as affordable housing 7th June 2024 Brick by Brick has sold the Red Clover Gardens development on Lion Green Road to Regen Capital for £38 million. The number of affordable homes has been... Local News
TWO new playgrounds for Croydon 17th May 2024 It was great to see happy local parents and children welcoming the two new playgrounds to Croydon which I opened this week. The Purley Way Playing Fields... Local News
Brighton Road "wands" to be removed 17th May 2024 The Brighton Road Cycle Scheme was introduced in April 2023 after approval by the previous Labour Council. Since then, we've been listening to residents and... Local News
Anthony Boutall selected for Streatham & Croydon North 27th January 2024 Congratulations to Anthony Boutall on his selection as Conservative Party Candidate for Streatham & Croydon North! Anthony is a former Councillor and a current... Local News
Listening to residents - a new strategy for Croydon’s library service 24th January 2024 A new strategy for Croydon’s Library service has been released ahead of a Cabinet Meeting on 31st January, for consultation over the next few weeks. After... Local News
Mayor's Question Time - New Addington 11th January 2024 The next Mayor's Question Time will be held in New Addington. Residents will have the opportunity to ask me about local issues and his priorities for the... Local News
