The humble bus shelter is perhaps the most overlooked piece of infrastructure in our city. It is a functional necessity for millions of daily journeys, serving as a refuge from the British weather and a critical information point. Yet, while […]
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Croydon’s strategy for social infrastructure has taken a bold leap forward this month with the opening of a major new community hub in Broad Green. On February 6, 2026, Executive Mayor Jason Perry officially opened the Asian Resource Centre for
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The ongoing transformation of Croydon’s Old Town reached a significant milestone today with the confirmed sale of key buildings on the former Old Palace of John Whitgift School site. The Whitgift Foundation has announced that the Jubilee Buildings on Church
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In a move designed to address both the rising cost of living and a critical shortage of local caregivers, Croydon Council has announced a significant 30 percent boost to foster carer payments. The increase, which came into effect in early
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The streets of the London Borough of Croydon have been transformed into a world-class open-air museum this week following the official launch of the National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep initiative. On February 3, 2026, the borough made history as
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The delivery phase of a major high street improvement program has officially launched this month across four of Croydon’s district centers. Funded by a £600,000 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the initiative focuses on targeted, community-led projects designed
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In the drive to modernise urban safety, the integration of technology into policing strategies is inevitable. However, the efficacy of these tools relies on real-world application. Over three months, Croydon has served as the operational testbed for a pioneering deployment
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A quiet revolution is stirring in the waters of South Norwood Country Park. In a move that could redefine urban conservation in South London, proposals have been unveiled to reintroduce Eurasian beavers to the borough. This initiative, a partnership between
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In a significant show of confidence for the borough, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly thrown his weight behind the regeneration of Croydon, declaring the town a “key focus” for future government investment. The pledge came during a visit
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