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Council proposes new model for Croydon libraries

We're proposing changes to our library services which would see nine libraries open five days a week including Saturdays, with more events and activities and more staff to provide a new outreach service.

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Four images clockwise from top left: Outreach workers speaking to a young person in a shopping centre; Talkbus in North End; Two young people walking along North End; Croydon BID rangers on patrol

Wraparound support for children and young people starting the new autumn term

Organisations in Croydon are actively supporting children and young people to have a happy and safe return to school, college or employment this autumn.

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Smiling young children sitting on a sports bench with a little girl holding a basketball

Executive Mayor urges extension of the Holiday Activities and Food programme

The Executive Mayor has written to the Secretary of State for Education to emphasise the importance of extending the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for Croydon families.

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An abandoned care being loaded onto a tow truck

More abandoned vehicles removed from the streets of Croydon

Five more vehicles were removed from Parchmore Road, building on last month’s initiative targeting abandoned or untaxed vehicles across Thornton Heath.