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The Civic Mayor of Croydon
About the Civic Mayor of Croydon, their charities, how to invite them to your event, events and updates.
Events and updates
The Civic Mayor attends a range of events during the year, and this is an important part of their role. Some are organised by the council, but most are arranged by others.
There are 6 kinds of engagement:
- Civic events, for example, Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day
- Community events, for example, invitations from local organisations such as opening new shops or fairs.
- Charity events, such as fundraisers. These might be organised by the Civic Mayor and the Mayor’s Charity Board, or by non-council organisations
- Out of borough events, for example, other Mayor’s events, invitations from national organisations with no Croydon connection. Other events out of the borough would only be recommended where there is a strong link to Croydon
- Royal events or visits by dignitaries. These can be organised by the council or other organisations
- Civic Mayor's Community events. These are organised by the Civic Mayor with support from The Civic Mayor’s Office and funded from The Civic Mayor’s events budget. For example, Christmas Carols
Civic service of thanksgiving
The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee, cordially invites you to attend a special civic service of thanksgiving to celebrate the beginning of the new Civic Mayoral Year.
This event will bring together residents, community leaders, faith representatives, and dignitaries to honour the unity and shared values of our borough. It will be a meaningful occasion for reflection, celebration, and community spirit as we formally welcome the new Civic Mayor into office.
Date
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time
5:30pm
Location
Croydon Minster, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RN.
Please note that parking at the church is limited. We encourage attendees to use public transport where possible.
Civic events
The Civic Mayor is the official civic host at many annual civic events. The annual civic events at which The Civic Mayor usually officiates are:
- Holocaust Memorial Day (January)
- Pongal, Hindu Harvest Festival (January)
- International Mother Language Day (February)
- Annual Meeting of the Council (May)
- Civic Service of Thanksgiving (June)
- Armed Forces Day (June)
- Official visit to Arnhem to commemorate the Battle of Arnhem (September)
- Remembrance Day (November)
- Civic Multi Faith Event (November)
- Tram Memorial (November)
- Armistice Day (November)
- Minster Service (December)
Community events
Charity Golf Day and Dinner
The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee, warmly invites you to his first fundraising event of the Mayoral Year, a Charity Golf Day and Dinner
Date
Thursday 3 July
Location
Farleigh Golf Club
Old Farleigh Road
Warlingham
CR6 9PE
Cost
- £75 or £280 for a 4 ball, to include breakfast, golf and a 3 course dinner
- Dinner only £37 or £280 for a table of 8 (6pm for 6.30pm)
- Sponsor a hole for £200 or £450 to include a 4 ball
How to book
Advance Booking Required. Please RSVP by completing the reply slip: Civic Mayor's Charity Golf day flyer (PDF,320KB) by Monday 23 June 2025 to: civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk With Reference: (your name) – Golf Day
Smile launch event
The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee, invites you to join him at the ‘Smile launch event’.
Croydon Smile is an event launching Happy Town 2030, an initiative to rebuild local pride, energise the economy, and put Croydon back on the map. The event is backed by the Croydon Business Association and a coalition of community groups, local leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
Croydon Smile promises more than just feel-good energy. It marks the public launch of a long-term strategy to reposition Croydon as a hub of culture, tech, community, and commerce with projects held in the heart of the town centre, including:
- Croydon AI Summit: positioning the borough at the forefront of digital innovation
- Croydon Business Awards: celebrating local excellence across sectors
- Croydon Film Festival: a platform for diverse and emerging creative voices
- Surrey Street Festival: a revival of music, food, and multicultural celebration in Croydon’s iconic market space
Event details
Date
Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 6.45pm
Location
Croydon Town Hall, Civic Mayor’s Reception Area, Katharine Street, CR0 1NX.
Please RSVP with the number of people to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk by Monday 7 July 2025.
Pakistan Independence Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Pakistan Flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
The flag raising will be followed by a small gathering with light refreshments in the Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall.
Event details
Date
Thursday 14 August 2025 at 9am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, Thursday 7 August 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
VJ Day commemoration
VJ Day is commemorated each year in the UK. It marks the day in 1945 when Japan announced its surrender, effectively ending World War II.
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the VJ Flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall. There will be a 2-minute silence to honour those who served.
Event details
Date
15 August 2025 at 9am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please RSVP to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk by noon, Thursday 7 August 2025.
Indian Independence Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Indian Flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
The flag raising will be followed by a small gathering with light refreshments in the Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall.
Event details
Date
15 August 2025 at 9am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, Thursday 7 August 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Flag Raising events
- 2 June: Raise the Flag for Pride
- 13 June: Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
- 20 June: Windrush Day
- 20 June: Birthday of The Prince of Wales
- 23 June: Armed Forces Day
- 4 July: NHS and Frontline Workers Day
- 14 August: Pakistan Independence Day
- 15 August: Indian Independence Day
- 15 August: VJ Day
Previous events
Tuesday 6 May The Civic Mayor of Croydon Awards
Friday 25 April 2025, Charity Gala Dinner and Dance
Thursday 6 March 2025, Covid-19 Day of Reflection
Tuesday 25 February 2025, International Mother Language Day
Thursday 15 August 2024, Indian Independence Day flag raising
Wednesday 14 August 2024, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising
Friday 5 July 2024, NHS and Frontline Workers Day flag raising
Monday 1 July 2024, Democratic Republic of Congo flag raising
Monday 24 June 2024, Armed Forces Day flag raising
Friday 21 June 2024, Windrush Day flag raising
Monday 3 June 2024, Raise the flag for Pride
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