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Croydon News Update brings together the latest updates from across the borough and beyond. In this edition, it highlights progress on regeneration and town centre plans, and developments at..
The pre-application plans were presented to Croydon’s Planning Committee and Design Review Panel. Croydon councillors have been told the long-awaited ‘Westfield’ regeneration of the town centre could look “nothing..
A bottleneck around East Croydon has long caused ripple effects down the line, with passengers heading to Surrey, London or Gatwick often facing delays. Croydon’s mayor stands ready to..
The Government has now released further details of its new “Register your rental property” service, the national Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database being introduced as part of the wider..
London South Bank University (LSBU) has announced the appointment of Jacky Wright LVO, as its new Chancellor. The London-born technology and business leader will take up the role, LSBU’s..
The programme for Invest in Croydon Conference 2026 has been released, outlining a day of keynotes, panel discussions and networking centred on one question: how to move Croydon from..
This week’s Croydon News Cuttings brings together the latest updates from across the borough, highlighting investment in infrastructure and regeneration, new approaches to community health, opportunities for the next..
This week’s Croydon News Cuttings brings together the latest updates from across the borough, covering community investment, business milestones, local recognition and new employment opportunities. 31 August to 6..
The Prime Minister has backed calls to revive plans to address the Croydon rail bottleneck, recognising its potential to unlock economic growth, housing and investment across one of the..
We are back with Croydon News Cuttings. This week we round up the latest from in and aroud Croydon, spanning airport growth and investment, affordable housing partnerships, community arts..
We are back with Croydon News Cuttings. This week we highlight the latest developments across London Gatwick and Croydon, from new leadership and investment in infrastructure to initiatives supporting..
New playgrounds, a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tippers and antisocial behaviour, better journeys, cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and regeneration projects moving forward. That’s the story of the first 100 days..
A local resident who grew up in council housing has launched a specialised property initiative alongside his partner to address the critical shortage of supportive accommodation in South London...
Croydon is now moving forward at pace. Invest in Croydon aims to keep up with the major milestones and the smaller signals of a borough on the move through..
A South Norwood HMO can double in size after its owner revised the plans. Croydon Council has approved proposals to expand the existing shared house at 34 Stroud Road..
A brand-new coffee shop has opened in Thornton Heath. Nestled inside Thornton Heath railway station, 1507 Coffee is already serving up speciality brews, pastries, and Jamaican patties to people..
Develop Croydon and its Invest in Croydon programme welcomes today’s confirmation of London Gatwick’s Northern Runway project, marking a significant milestone not only for the airport but for the..
On 16 July, Develop Croydon held an Investor breakfast at AECOM’s HQ in London to launch the new platform and brand, Invest In Croydon, designed to attract investment, support..
Croydon Council has appointed Mike Jackson as its new Interim Chief Executive. Mike brings extensive experience of leading large local authorities and driving organisational improvement. Mike most recently served..
Wildflowers and trees planted, new cycle lanes introduced and renewed flood reduction measures are just some of the highlights from Croydon Council’s first Climate Action Annual Report. The report..