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.
July 2020
Croydon libraries begin to reopen
Readers will soon be able to borrow books from five of Croydon’s libraries for the first time since the buildings were closed by coronavirus as the home library delivery service also restarts from Monday 20 July.
Supporting Croydon’s High Streets to reopen
Businesses across Croydon – including pubs, restaurants and hairdressers – are preparing to welcome back customers from tomorrow (Saturday) for the first time since March with the council providing advice and support to help them reopen as safely as possible.
June 2020
New fund helps freelancers and creative practitioners
A new fund is offering freelance artists, performers, musicians and other creative practitioners in Croydon grants of up to £1,000 and business support to help them during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 2020
Boost for Croydon businesses as more market stalls reopen
More stallholders will reopen at Croydon’s historic Surrey Street market and at locations across the borough starting from next week as the government eases some Covid-19 business restrictions.
Croydon Streetspace project creates more space for walking and cycling in seven new areas
The Croydon Streetspace project is expanding to seven new locations next week, creating larger spaces for pedestrians and cyclists to use safely as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Join local and nationwide VE Day commemorations
Goody bags for veterans, a YouTube church service and parties at home are among the ways Croydon residents are being included in the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
April 2020
Croydon backs creative community with Cultural Relief Fund
Croydon Council is backing its creative community with a fund to help cultural organisations that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Council thanks Croydon businesses as it continues its PPE appeal
As part of its efforts to overcome the national shortage in personal protective equipment, Croydon Council is reiterating its appeal to Croydon businesses that may be able to help boost local supplies for frontline workers.
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.