Croydon to restore landmark clocktower in Thornton Heath
The time piece that has stood in Thornton Heath High Street since 1900 was severely damaged in a fire.
March 2023
May 2021
A new mayor for Croydon – Councillor Sherwan Chowdhury
Helping to lead the borough to a brighter, safer future following the pandemic and supporting those suffering loss from Covid-19 are the priorities of the borough’s new mayor.
July 2020
Virtual ceremony welcomes borough’s new Mayor
Supporting local families with young children and helping people with life-limiting conditions are the charity priorities of the new Mayor of Croydon.
January 2020
Don’t forget to nominate for the Mayor’s Civic Awards
There is only a week left to nominate your community heroes for a 2020 Mayor of Croydon Civic Award.
December 2019
Croydon performers prepare for New Year’s Day Parade
Last minute touches to costumes and final rehearsals are under way for a host of Croydon performers as they prepare to take part in London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP).
October 2019
Historic ties with Arnhem celebrated at the restored Fairfield Halls
Croydon celebrated its historic ties and twinship with the Dutch town of Arnhem during a special ceremony to formally name the foyer in the newly-refurbished Fairfield Halls in its honour.
Special guest the Mayor of Arnhem Ahmed Marcouch […]
October 2018
Celebrating Croydon’s unsung heroes at Mayor’s Civic Awards
With just under a week to go to that Mayor’s Civic Awards, Croydon is getting ready to celebrate the selfless work of local people, community groups and businesses who go that extra mile to help others.
October 2017
Community heroes’ amazing achievements celebrated at Mayor’s Civic Awards
The unsung heroes among Croydon’s community were celebrated at a glittering civic awards ceremony last night.
Selfless volunteers, exceptional young people and neighbours who go the extra mile, were among those announced as winners at the 2017 Mayor’s […]
Finalists announced for the 2017 Mayor’s Civic Awards
The finalists for the 2017 Mayor’s Civic Awards have been revealed ahead of next week’s glittering ceremony.
More than 200 nominations were made across ten categories and after careful consideration 25 finalists have been shortlisted for the community […]
Modern slavery – it’s closer than you think
Modern slavery is, alarmingly, alive and well and living in Croydon, and it is this worrying fact that will be examined in a town-centre conference.
Aimed at individuals and groups who have direct contact both with the victims, […]