Children given safe space to play as Croydon marks World Car Free Day
Young people across Croydon will have a new safe space to play in as the borough celebrates World Car Free Day.
September 2019
October 2017
Croydon street takes play award for second year running
For the second year running Love Lane in Woodside has been named as the best street in London for children to play safely outside.
The ‘Play Street of the Year’ title goes to the London street or road […]
October 2016
Council-backed Play Street named best in London
A scheme that sees Croydon Council close a residential road so that families can play safely outdoors has been voted the best in London.
In September 2015, more than 50 children and their parents from Love Lane, in […]
June 2016
First school-backed Play Street begins in Croydon
Over 100 children have launched the first school-backed scheme where the council temporarily closes roads so young people can play safely.
Last year, residents from areas including Selhurst and Woodside began their own Play Street schemes so […]
November 2015
Council’s Play Streets scheme grows
Parents from another five Croydon communities want to join a council scheme that temporarily closes roads so children can play safely in their street once a month.
In October a pilot Play Street event in Love Lane, Woodside, […]