Chance to view £1.4bn Whitgift shopping centre plans

A public consultation showcasing the Croydon Partnership’s updated plans to regenerate the Whitgift Shopping Centre will take place from Thursday, May 12 to Sunday, May 15. Borough residents, employees, community groups and businesses are invited to attend the exhibition of the £1.4billion proposals. Members of the Croydon Partnership’s planning and development team will offer visitors […]

Topping out ceremony at Oasis Academy Arena

A topping out ceremony has been held to mark the latest project in Croydon’s huge schoolbuilding programme. Oasis Acadamey, in Albert Road, South Norwood, has adopted the Olympic motto “higher, faster, stronger” in recognition of its location next to Croydon Arena Athletics Track. The academy’s aim is to forge strong links with sports organisations across […]

Barratt submit updated plans for Cane Hill

A planning application for the final five stages of Barratt Homes’ development of the former Cane Hill Hospital site has been submitted. The first 188 homes on the site in Coulsdon are already taking shape following the granting of planning permission in 2014. Proposals have now been lodged with Croydon Council for a further 472 […]

Sam raising a Phab amount in London Marathon

Good luck to Sam Baly of Develop Croydon partner Stiles Harold Williams who is close to reaching his sponsorship target for this Sunday’s London Marathon. More than £1,500 has already been committed in support of Sam, who is raising money for Phab Kids – which supports disabled and disadvantaged children. He has spent more than […]

Croydon Partnership announces enhanced plans for Whitgift regeneration

Three floors of retail, a new flagship Marks & Spencer, improved access and more new homes are at the heart of enhanced proposals for the £1.4billion regeneration of Croydon’s Whitgift shopping centre. The Croydon Partnership, the joint venture between Westfield and Hammerson, will present its updated vision to a planning committee meeting on April 28. […]

New flagship Marks and Spencer at heart of £1,4billion Whitgift scheme

Croydon will be home to a brand new flagship Marks & Spencer anchor store as part of the Croydon Partnership’s £1.4billion Whitgift Centre redevelopment. The retail giant has been working with developers Westfield and Hammerson since the start of the year on a brand new store which will complement the delivery of a three-level retail […]

Be the Change for Croydon schoolchildren

A new jobs board is seeking the support of businesses as it launches a campaign designed to transform the lives of Croydon schoolchildren. LoveCroydonJobs, part of the LoveLocalJobs.com family, unveiled proposals to launch its Be the Change programme in the borough at Croydon Business Venture’s inaugural business breakfast hosted at Weatherill House Business Centre. The […]

Croydon’s cultural renaissance gathers pace

The cultural renaissance of Croydon was put in the spotlight as the first Royal Society of the Arts fellowship meeting in the borough attracted an audience of more than 400 people. Kevin Zuchowski-Morrison, owner of the RISEgallery in St George’s Walk, was headline speaker at the event and urged the audience: “Croydon’s time is now, […]

Residents help to shape New Addington plans

Updated plans for a £17.5million leisure and community centre in New Addington will be displayed to the public this Friday and Saturday. A new multi-level facility with improved community space and facilities for a range of sports – including badminton and basketball plus a 25metre swimming pool – are planned for Central Parade. A community […]

Panel to discuss Croydon’s transformation

The transformation of Croydon town centre comes under the spotlight at an event talking place at Croydon College tonight. South Croydon Community Association has brought together a selection of speakers for the event entitled “Croydon Town Centre is changing: How will it affect you” from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The Question Time event will discuss the […]