Greener parking scheme to be launched in January
From January 2021 drivers with more polluting vehicles will pay more to park in Croydon while the greenest cars will receive substantial discounts.
December 2020
July 2020
Croydon launches Respect Your Park campaign to tackle litter
Croydon Council has joined forces with residents and park users to launch a social media campaign aimed at combatting the challenges of litter dropped in our parks, after seven extra tonnes of rubbish were collected from April to June this year.
May 2020
Croydon’s climate commission sets out focus for tackling climate change
Croydon’s ambition to become London’s greenest borough took another step forward as the independent Croydon Climate Crisis Commission held its first meeting this week.
April 2020
Croydon introduces new Exercise Streets to help residents keep fit and healthy during lockdown
In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, new temporary schemes that further reduce traffic, allowing residents to make better use of quieter roads are to be introduced across Croydon.
March 2020
Climate Crisis Commission launch moves Croydon closer to carbon-neutral ambition
Croydon’s bid to become carbon-neutral by 2030 through radical plans to tackle climate change moved forward today with the launch of the borough’s Climate Crisis Commission.
Croydon Council joins London-wide crackdown on idling drivers
Croydon drivers who leave their engines running while parked will be asked to turn them off or face a fine as part of a pan-London crackdown.
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.
The Big Conversation goes green
Residents across Croydon are urged to have their say on the borough’s future as part of The Big Conversation with the current focus turning to all things sustainable.
January 2020
Week-long campaign tackles fly-tipping in Norbury
A week-long crackdown on fly-tipping in Norbury saw more than 30 fines issued as part of the council’s award-winning Don’t Mess With Croydon, Take Pride campaign.
Tree planting drive gives Croydon a green boost
Hundreds of new trees are coming to Croydon, making streets greener and cleaner by reducing air pollution.