Croydon: Game On – showcasing transformation through sports, culture and creativity
Croydon’s town centre transformation and the power of sports, culture and creative industries took centre stage at the Develop Croydon Conference, demonstrating that it really is ‘game on’ for the borough’s rejuvenation. Chaired by newsreader and TV presenter, Samantha Simmonds (pictured left), at the flagship Fairfield Halls on 6 November, Croydon: Game On brought together […]
College Road featured on Grand Designs to showcase volumetric construction
Tide’s development on College Road, Croydon, featured on ‘Grand Designs: Showcasing the Future of Volumetric Construction’. The world’s tallest volumetric modular residential building, was featured in an episode of Grand Designs on Channel 4 on October 16. Grand Designs has long been celebrated for highlighting some of the UK’s most ambitious and innovative building projects. For […]
BHA Construction to transform One Croydon into flats
BHA Construction has acquired One Croydon from Federated Hermes — and will transform it into 250 high-quality apartments. The £85 million residential redevelopment at 12–16 Addiscombe Road, marks a defining moment for BHA. The company will bring its expertise in residential, fit-out, and refurbishment to one of London’s most recognisable skyline landmarks. BHA’s teams are already […]
Croydon Mayor welcomes the London Growth Plan to turbocharge growth of Croydon’s gaming sector
The London Mayor is to boost the growth of Croydon’s gaming sector over the next year, according to the newly-published London Growth Plan. The plan, as a whole, aims to create 150,000 new high-quality jobs by 2030 with a target of returning London to pre-financial crisis rates of growth. AI, life sciences, robotics, clean tech, […]
London Gatwick Northern Runway decision delayed until October
The Government’s decision on whether to approve London Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway project has been delayed until October. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander was due to announce today (Thursday, 27 February) if Gatwick’s expansion plan could go ahead. Airport bosses want to move the runway’s centre line 12 metres north to enable dual operations as the […]
Croydon is the London opportunity as town centre transformation brings back the buzz
Croydon is “the biggest single opportunity borough in London,” Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, told the 15th annual Develop Croydon Conference, after the launch of the borough’s inward investment strategy. The event on 26 November at Fairfield Halls had the theme ‘Fresh Perspectives’ and aptly, discussions around the refreshed vision […]
Develop Croydon Conference 2023: Croydon businesses urged to link up with Gatwick Airport and take up major opportunities
London Gatwick’s Chief Planning Officer has urged Croydon businesses to connect with the airport after announcing a raft of major opportunities. Tim Norwood, also Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, told Restart Croydon that the new Northern Runway development will greatly expand the economy linked to the airport. This will open opportunities to local businesses […]
Develop Croydon Conference 2023: New report to drive Croydon’s growth and retrofit agenda due in January
A new economic analysis report detailing Croydon’s existing business base and available opportunities is to be published in the New Year. Carol Squires, Head of Employment Skills & Economy at Croydon Council, announced the report’s pending publication at Restart Croydon’s ‘Repurposing and/or Rebuilding?’ panel discussion. She said: “We’re undertaking a piece of work looking at […]
Develop Croydon Conference 2023: Borough of Culture 2023 programme in Croydon praised for community and economic impact
Croydon’s London Borough of Culture 2023 programme has been hailed by the London Mayor’s office. Shonagh Manson of the Greater London Authority, speaking at Restart Croydon, said: “I’m really excited by the fantastic activity going on here.” She praised the partnership work taking place across Croydon through London Borough of Culture, Croydon Enterprise Zone and […]