Council homelessness prevention scheme honoured
A groundbreaking council-led homelessness prevention initiative has been named a runner-up at the Guardian Public Service Awards.
November 2018
September 2018
Council in top three for national award
A groundbreaking council-led homelessness prevention initiative has reached the finals of the Guardian Public Service Awards.
Council wants to hear from New Addington residents on regeneration
Croydon Council will be holding a series of engagement events in New Addington this month, to hear what residents have to say on the area’s next phase of regeneration.
August 2018
Drop-in event for proposed community centre next week
Plans for a proposed community and family centre in Fieldway, New Addington are being shown off to the public next week.
June 2018
Croydon anti-homelessness scheme up for best in London
The Food Stop, a joint initiative between Croydon Council, The Family Centre in Fieldway and around 30 other community organisations that helps families struggling with financial difficulties, has been shortlisted for the London Homelessness Awards backed by the Mayor, Sadiq Khan.
March 2018
Hoardings celebrating New Addington heroes unveiled
Photographs of unsung heroes from New Addington now adorn the hoardings at the site of the new multi-million pound leisure and community centre, after being unveiled.
Tackling antisocial behaviour in New Addington
Croydon is to continue to provide funding for a police officer to help stop crime and antisocial behaviour in New Addington. The three-year contract will be renewed for a further year from April.
Residents at the heart of community ward budget spending
More than £500,000 of community ward budgets has been spent funding 400 local projects, as councillors continue to put residents at the heart of spending in their wards.
Construction skills academy opens in New Addington
A new skills academy which provides residents with the chance to undergo training and gain qualifications in construction was officially opened in New Addington today.
January 2018
Council finalist in housing innovation award
Croydon Council’s work in helping struggling families to avoid homelessness has reached the final of a national award that recognises housing innovation.
In January 2017, Croydon and around 30 local charities and voluntary groups launched Community Connect so […]