Council News
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Get involved with shaping Croydon's future
Press release date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
An intensive period of public consultation has been organised over the next six weeks to give people living and working in Croydon the opportunity to comment on how the borough is shaping up for the future.
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Council on the hunt for 'Eco' conmen
Press release date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010
Croydon residents are being asked for information regarding two men who have been masquerading as council contractors.
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Exploring Croydon's youth cultures
Press release date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010
People will have the chance to understand more about modern youth sub-cultures when they are explored and explained in sound and vision at the Croydon Clocktower this autumn.
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Benefit crooks chased to court by council
Press release date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010
Croydon's fraud hunters are on course to save taxpayers more than £1 million this year.
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Schools audit reports confirm improved performance
Press release date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010
Analysis of school audit reports has confirmed that a crackdown on CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) procedures has resulted in near 100% level of compliance.
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Ofsted rates Croydon's Adult Learning and Training (Calat) outstanding
Press release date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010
Croydon Adult Learning and Training (Calat) has had its work with employers and its Health & Social Care and Beauty Therapy courses rated as outstanding by Ofsted following an inspection in June.
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Court extend woman's housing shut-out
Press release date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010
An extension to a housing closure order imposed on a nuisance woman who was shut-out of her home by the council will mean neighbours will not have to worry about her returning.
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Water con!
Press release date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010
A warning has gone out for home owners and neighbours of elderly residents to be alert for conmen who are faking roof leaks. They are doing this as a way of duping elderly residents out of money for unnecessary repairs.
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Local cemetery scoops national award for innovation
Press release date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010
Croydon Cemetery has today been announced as a winner of the Special Award for Innovation. The national accolade is awarded by the Green Flag Awards to parks and green spaces which are inspirational in their commitment to continuous improvement.
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Mum's £53,000 seaside swindle
Press release date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010
A woman who claimed she was living as a single mother in Croydon while staying with her boyfriend in a Sussex seaside town has been convicted of fraudulently claiming more than £53,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.
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GCSE pass rates are up again
Press release date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010
Pass rates for GCSEs have risen in Croydon for the seventh year in a row ? and the borough's pupils are now a class above the average for the whole of England.
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Dispersal powers back to tackle troubled alleyway
Press release date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010
A local community has welcomed the return of dispersal powers to enable police to crackdown on drug dealing, drug and alcohol misuse, and other antisocial behaviour in a Norbury alleyway.
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Police and council crackdown on gangs in park
Press release date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010
A popular recreation ground is about to be reclaimed by the community, as Croydon police and the council launch a package of measures to deter and disrupt crime and antisocial behaviour.
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Wandle park archaeological dig
Press release date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010
Fans of archeaology - made popular by the popular TV programme 'Time Team' - who are interested in the hidden history of Wandle Park will soon have a chance to look at what lies beneath its surface. A team from the Museum of London will be opening five trenches in the park and offering people a guided tour of the excavations.
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Two more green flags for Croydon
Press release date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010
The exceptional quality of grounds maintenance at Croydon's Mitcham Road cemetery and the high standards at South Norwood Lake have been recognised with two more coveted green flags for the borough.
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Council regret over CEDC board resignations
Press release date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010
Croydon Council has noted with regret the resignation of board members of the Croydon Economic Development Company (CEDC).
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New dispersal order to crack down on crime around Green Lane
Press release date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010
Increasing crime and antisocial behaviour in the Green Lane and Norbury Avenue area has led Croydon Council and police to agree a new dispersal order to help tackle the problem.
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Council car pool will help save money and the planet
Press release date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010
Residents could save money and help the environment through participating in a car club scheme Croydon Council may introduce for its staff.
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Dispersal order in Coulsdon East to tackle antisocial youths
Press release date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010
A dispersal order has been granted in Coulsdon East after local residents reported escalating antisocial behaviour by youths in Birchfield Close and Southlands Close.
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Traders fined for blade sales
Press release date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010
Two traders have been fined for selling bladed items to children under the age of 18.
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Recycling promotion at summer festival
Press release date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010
This year's summer festival at Lloyd Park is being targeted to encourage more people to recycle. And the council wants to show that even rubbish can still be fun as it sets up its recycling stall alongside the music, funfairs and food.
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Dispersal order success to continue in town centre
Press release date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010
Police officers will continue to use dispersal powers to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour in Croydon's town centre, and ensure it remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, visitors and shoppers.
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New lifeline for hate crime victims
Press release date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010
Victims of hate crime will be able to report incidents through a 24-hour confidential helpline - without contacting the police - as part of a drive to encourage them to come forward.
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Children's services director moves to Essex
Press release date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010
Dave Hill, the officer who has led major improvements in children's services in Croydon, has announced that he is leaving his post as executive director of children, young people and learners for a similar but bigger role in the county of Essex.
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Council staff face curb on conditions to reduce tax pressure
Press release date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010
Local taxpayers could be saved an extra £1.7 million a year if Croydon Council goes ahead with a package of measures to amend pay-related terms and conditions of its staff.
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Free leisure centre sessions
Press release date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Free activities are on offer at all four of Croydon's leisure centres over the weekend of 23-25 July.
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Children's book trail 2010
Press release date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Young readers are once again expected to be flocking to Croydon's libraries as the annual summer book trail opens for business on 26 July.
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Summer gym in the park
Press release date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Anyone who fancies keeping fit but would rather go to the park can now do both ? thanks to a novel outdoor programme from two of Croydon's leisure centres.
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Six book summer reading challenge
Press release date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Adult library members are being challenged to read six books over the summer to be in with a chance of winning prizes.
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Cleansing operation to cut risk of flooding
Press release date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010
The risk of flooding in the borough's more susceptible areas is to be significantly reduced with the announcement of an extension to the soakaway cleansing programme
