Nature trail brought into the 21st century

Technology and nature have joined hands to give walkers a unique insight into the fauna, flora and history of two of Croydon’s largest tracts of open countryside. A new hi-tech nature trail was unveiled this week in Happy Valley and Farthing Downs, in the south of the borough. The trail uses QR codes, which can […]

Nature trail brought into the 21st century

Technology and nature have joined hands to give walkers a unique insight into the fauna, flora and history of two of Croydon’s largest tracts of open countryside. n A new hi-tech nature trail was unveiled this week in Happy Valley and Farthing Downs, in the south of the borough. n The trail uses QR codes, […]

Fresh tram boost for Croydon economy

 Transport bosses and Mayor of London Boris Johnson have confirmed the busiest part of the tram network is to benefit from 50 per cent extra capacity from next year. n The investment, which also sees more doubling of tracks and platform works on the section between Croydon and Wimbledon, was welcomed by GLA member Steve […]

Mayor urged to introduce night trains

Croydon’s representative on the Greater London Authority has called for the London Overground to run overnight to complement the launch of night tube services. n Steve O’Connell, the Conservative member for Croydon and Sutton, believes extra trains would complete the “seamless service” for his constituents who will soon be able to make part of their […]

Councils link up in devolution bid

Croydon is set to be part of a committee designed to put the borough in a prime position to benefit from any devolution of power from Whitehall. n The existing South London Partnership of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton is proposing to form a joint committee to ensure the region is able to compete […]

Council commitment is just the job

A job brokerage service is being created to ensure that Croydon residents get jobs created by the imminent wave of developments in the borough. n Croydon Council is to work alongside Jobcentre Plus, Croydon and John Ruskin colleges and training providers, to provide employers with three job-ready applicants for every vacancy. n The service will […]

Reservoir investment to prevent flooding

An emergency reservoir to better protect residents from future flooding is now as big as three Olympic swimming pools thanks to an £850,000 council fund. n As part of the investment, Croydon Council has finished the £250,000 expansion of the Purley Oaks depot reservoir, which is now deep enough to hold 8,250 cubic metres of […]

Taberner House to include 126 council homes

The amount of affordable housing to be provided by the redevelopment of the Taberner House site has been doubled. n A total of 420 homes, comprising four blocks, will be built on the site but Croydon Council has announced greater protection of Queen’s Gardens as well as a commitment for council housing to be created […]

Discussions over Norfolk House ownership

Talks are underway to sell a portfolio of properties across the UK including Norfolk House in the heart of Croydon. n The building, in Wellesley Road, is home to a Travelodge and forms part of a £500m portfolio held by Aviva Commercial Finance. n According to Estates Gazette, Kennedy Wilson are in discussions over purchasing […]

Growth Zone for Croydon

The Chancellor has given the green light for Croydon to become a “growth zone in his Autumn Statement, recognising the borough’s importance to London and the south east.nnIn his Autumn Statement, George Osborne announced the government would begin discussions on launching this in Croydon, to ensure that residents benefit from the borough’s growth.nnIn the lead-up […]