Council applies to renew landlord licensing scheme
Croydon Council has this week asked for government approval to renew the borough’s landlord licensing scheme that makes sure privately-let properties meet key housing standards.
July 2020
Council support to continue after government shielding scheme ends
Vulnerable Croydon residents at higher risk of coronavirus or in severe hardship will continue to receive vital council support when a government scheme ends this month.
May 2020
Renewed landlord licensing scheme set for council approval
Plans to renew the landlord licensing scheme created by Croydon Council to raise standards and conditions in private rented homes across the borough will go to cabinet for approval next week.
April 2020
Croydon’s fourth Food Stop launches
A partnership between the council and the community has launched its fourth Food Stop for local families in need as a borough-wide welfare response to COVID-19 continues.
Working together for Croydon
Over 1,000 households in Croydon have now received food parcels or financial support and advice from a partnership between the council, community and local volunteers in response to COVID-19.
March 2020
119 extra council homes set for approval
New key worker housing and council homes are set to be provided by Croydon Council under proposals due before cabinet this month.
Consultation deadline nears on landlord licensing renewal
Croydon people have one week left to have their say on council plans to renew its scheme that requires privately-let properties to be licensed.
February 2020
Reimagine Croydon Subways winners revealed
An underground plaza boasting a restaurant, cinema and running track; drone racing; and the creation of a subterranean mushroom farm; have been crowned the winning concepts in the Reimagine Croydon’s Subways ideas competition.
Borough’s third Food Stop launches in Thornton Heath
An award-winning initiative where the council and community groups help struggling residents to save up to £700 a year off household bills was unveiled in Thornton Heath yesterday (Wednesday).
Call for locals interested in community-led homes
An old garage site in Shrublands could become affordable homes built by local people for local people – and the council wants to hear from neighbours keen on getting involved.