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
Listening to Croydon 10th February 2023 This week the government announced that it is granting Croydon permission to raise council tax above the national limit to address our serious financial... Local News
Mayor Jason Perry interviewed on BBC Radio London 8th February 2023 Yesterday I was interviewed on BBC Radio London about Croydon Council's finances, and the rise in council tax. You can watch the full interview here. Local News
Update regarding Croydon Council's financial position 6th February 2023 The toxic £1.6bn debt and financial failures of the previous Administration left Croydon with a hollowed-out council, reliant on government bailouts. My focus... ArticlesLocal News
Listening to Croydon 3rd February 2023 Thanks to everyone who joined me for the first Croydon Mayor’s Question Time in Waddon this week. During my election campaign I committed to hosting ‘roadshows’... Local News
Listening to Croydon 27th January 2023 The victims and survivors of the Holocaust and those lost in other genocides across the globe were remembered at Croydon Town Hall today. Residents young and... Local News
Listening to Croydon 20th January 2023 It was an honour to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Croydon’s Jack Petchey Achievement Awards winners at Fairfield Halls this week. I found it... Local News
Latest statement from Mayor Perry on ULEZ expansion 20th January 2023 I have been clear from the start that Croydon Council strongly opposes Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone. Khan’s plan will not only force... Local News
Listening to Croydon 13th January 2023 Its great news for Croydon that we have been selected as one of six national frontrunners to lead a new government pilot to free up hospital beds. Our council... Articles
Listening to Croydon 6th January 2023 Happy New Year to everyone in Croydon – I wish you all the best for 2023, and I’m looking forward to working with you to make this a great year for our borough... Articles
