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A refuse collector emptying recycling into a wheeled bin

Improved waste and recycling contract set to be agreed

Cleaner streets, more regular waste collections and improved monitoring of service delivery will form part of the new and improved waste and recycling contract, expected to be approved by cabinet later this month.

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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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Exterior of Allders building

Planning permission granted to revitalise Allders

Developer and operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has been granted planning permission to revitalise the frontage of Croydon’s historic department store Allders with several new food offers, shops and services for the community.

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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.