Croydon announce £350k allotments improvement programme during National Allotments Week
Allotment plot-holders have an extra reason to smile this National Allotments Week, as the council announce a £350k improvement programme for six Croydon sites.
August 2019
Completion of Colonnades purchase will help fund frontline services
Croydon Council has completed the purchase on the final part of the Colonnades Retail and Leisure Park, generating more than £150,000 in additional income for frontline services.
Norbury Library becomes second to be refurbished
Norbury Library is to temporarily close for refurbishment work as part of an ongoing investment in Croydon’s 13 libraries.
Community celebration as Selsdon Library reopens its doors
A special event is set to welcome residents and readers back into the refurbished Selsdon Library.
July 2019
Newly-opened marked routes help walkers and runners explore Croydon’s green space
A trio of marked routes guiding walkers and runners through some of Croydon’s countryside are set to be officially launched at a special event next month.
South London Downs unveiled as London’s newest National Nature Reserve
A special ceremony marked the unveiling of South London Downs as London’s newest National Nature Reserve (NNR) last week.
Gig Buddies is back!
A project that helps people with learning disabilities who love live music, going out and making friends, is holding a relaunch event next week.
Woodland nature group named best in London
A community group supporting biodiversity and helping people reconnect with nature in one of Croydon Council’s woodlands has been hailed as the best project of its kind in London.
Natural England to declare a new National Nature Reserve for London
London’s third National Nature Reserve (NNR) will be officially declared later this month during a ceremony in Croydon, Natural England announced on 10 July 2019.
Sign your child up to free summer holiday scheme
Parents across the borough are being encouraged to sign their children up to Croydon’s biggest ever school summer holiday activity programme led by the council and a national charity.