Croydon’s long-delayed Regina Road redevelopment advances, with construction on hundreds of new council homes expected to begin in March 2026.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is accelerating its UK expansion, confirming a new Croydon outlet as the fast-growing chain strengthens its presence across London.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new creative hub has opened inside Centrale Shopping Centre, marking an addition to Croydon’s Creative Enterprise Zone and boosting cultural development. Centrale will provide small creative companies and artists in the area with an inexpensive space
Croydon has opened a new pedestrian crossing to bridge a long-standing “missing link,” reconnecting areas divided by a road that once split the town.
Croydon High School teacher Arabi Karteepan has won the Institute of Physics’ Teacher of Physics prize for his work inspiring student achievement.
Croydon pupils are receiving improved speech and language therapy through specialist providers in schools, delivering enhanced support and intervention.
Croydon Community Action Guardians, led by Sister Love, oversee lower-year students leaving Harris Invictus Academy, highlighting local safety initiatives.
A Lib Democrat mayoral candidate Richard Howard says Croydon requires radical reforms to address long-standing governance and challenges ahead of election.
Croydon Council is projecting a £22m underspend this financial year, signalling stronger fiscal discipline and improved management of the borough’s resources.
Croydon Council urges residents and partners to unite for the global 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, running from 25 November to 10 December.
Two Croydon schools are among 250 selected for new solar panel installations under a Great British Energy scheme aimed at boosting clean energy in education.
Croydon Mayor Jason Perry pledges to prioritise residents while tightening council spending, emphasising value for money and improved service delivery.
Council members from a Chestnut Park Primary School in Croydon marked an auspicious date with a visit to the Houses of Parliament, offering students a rare insight.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s latest hygiene inspections have revealed top-rated eateries across the borough, highlighting strong food safety standards and consumer confidence. For the last two weeks, Croydon environmental health officers have been busy visiting original companies to see if
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has revived long-delayed plans for Minster Green, reopening discussions on long-forgotten designs as the project returns to the local agenda. Long-delayed plans for Minster Green will be briefly displayed at Croydon Minster from Tuesday, November
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Steve Reed has instructed colleagues to vote against environmental protection measures affecting Croydon, prompting criticism from local campaigners. In his new position as housing minister, former environment secretary and Croydon MP Steve Reed is directing
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As restoration continues at Crystal Palace Park in Bromley, a festive programme including wreath-making, a charity fun run, and an arts fair will draw visitors this winter. A brand-new, dinosaur-themed adventure playground is being built in Bromley’s
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 6.6% unemployment rate ranks among the highest in London, sparking concern over local job creation and post-pandemic economic recovery. There are 1.8million unemployed across the country, which the Office for National Statistics said, outside the covid
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has reaffirmed its support for service personnel, veterans, and families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on Armistice Day. At the ceremony in Braithwaite Hall on Tuesday, November 11, Administrative Mayor Jason Perry and Major
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Glamorgan campaigners have issued a last-minute plea for public backing in Croydon as the crucial deadline day for their initiative approaches. In order to oppose developers’ appeal over the denial of their plans to destroy a long-closed
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Duxbury was honoured as ‘Customer Champion’ at the Croydon Energy Awards, recognising the company’s outstanding commitment to customer service. This week, Connie Duxbury, the original CEO of Croydon Community Energy and sometimes a guest on our Croydon
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon has been granted £750,000 to support a new community-led arts and culture programme aimed at boosting creativity and local engagement. Funding for Croydon Council’s” Creative People and Places” action has increased significantly. The purpose of the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London engineers have confirmed the 60-year-old Croydon Flyover requires urgent refurbishment following detailed safety inspections. This week, a portion of the Wandle Road surface parking lot beneath the Flyover has been blocked while surveying is
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – South Norwood Rec in Croydon has launched a creative anti-litter campaign, uniting residents through art and community engagement to promote cleaner public spaces. Today, a local mosaic artist created a brand-new, custom piece of public art for
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon man is in critical condition after being struck while cycling on Ditches Lane, Coulsdon, around dusk on Monday, prompting a police investigation. Witnesses are needed, according to the Metropolitan Police. Substantiations are demanded, according to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Delays in Croydon’s speech and language therapy services risk children’s social withdrawal, experts warn, as parents criticise poor council communication. It comes after an exclusive report published by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) last month that
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon will commemorate the ninth anniversary of the 2016 tram derailment with a civic ceremony honouring the victims and their families. Croydon will come together to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Sandilands wagonette derailment
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been taken to hospital following a crash that caused major traffic disruption between Croydon and Sutton, with emergency services on scene. At around 4.30 p.m., yesterday on November 3 language the London Ambulance Service,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An investigation found 11-year-old Jaiden Shehata from Croydon was distracted by a phone video before being struck by a train on his way to school. At the Bourneview path crossing close to Kenley, Jaiden Shehata, a Time
Labour MP Sarah Jones Davis has called on Minister Steve Reed to ensure fair funding for Croydon, highlighting ongoing financial challenges in the borough.
Residents of Spa Hill in Croydon are calling for urgent safety measures after repeated speeding incidents and collisions on the dangerous stretch.
Coulsdon residents back local shops
Coleridge-Taylor honoured at Croydon cinema
Croydon sisters walk for Jamaica relief
Croydon Post Office faces closure shift
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s finance cabinet member, Councillor Maria Gatland, faces backlash for downplaying climate change as a pressing issue, sparking debate. Following inquiries about why the council had barely used 22% of its £5 million carbon offset fund over
Croydon men jailed for Ukraine-warehouse arson
Major redevelopment brings new homes and hope
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents of a South Croydon block of flats endure over two years of missed food waste collections, sparking health concerns over council inaction. The recent decision by Croydon Council to extend its contract with Veolia, the same
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a block of flats in South Norwood, Croydon, with firefighters responding to the incident. Just before three in the morning today (October 22), firefighters put out
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Katherine Kerswell’s 30-year career in local government is marred by controversy over her £500k payoffs from councils, including Croydon, sparking outrage and scrutiny. The three Section 114 notifications that were issued during Kerswell’s tenure as the head
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A persistent sewage leak near a Croydon station is raising concerns among residents, who claim it’s creating a health hazard impacting the area’s image. The leak, which originates from a manhole cover, is located at the head
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon becomes the first UK area to install permanent facial recognition cameras, sparking debate over surveillance and public safety. An action by the Metropolitan Police that uses artificial intelligence to help identify suspects has made Croydon the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pizza Hut’s Croydon restaurant closes as the brand goes into administration, leaving customers disappointed and employees uncertain about their future. Pizza Hut declared that it would close 68 locales, including its Croydon( Purley Way) position. As part
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s Regina Road redevelopment project advances with planning committee’s positive feedback, paving way for 380 new homes, and green spaces. One of Croydon’s largest revitalization initiatives in decades is the redevelopment. By constructing well-designed, reasonably priced