Westfield’s commitment to Croydon
Retail giant Westfield has announced the sale of its UK regional centres to concentrate on its new developments in Milan and Croydon. Having entered into conditional agreements with Intu Properties plc to its three UK sites outside the capital, the Westfield Group has highlighted its commitment to Croydon – where the Australian company is planning […]
Showcasing Croydon to investors
The Develop Croydon Forum is to once again provide investors and guests with a comprehensive tour of the town’s regeneration and investment opportunities. n The Forum is building on the huge interest generated at MIPIM by hosting the VIP Half-Day Tour of Croydon – an opportunity for influential decision makers to hear about the town’s […]
Book your place at Live Croydon 2014
Croydon is preparing to play centre stage to Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s plans to deliver more than 42,000 homes in the capital over the next three years. n Against this background, the third Live Croydon seminar – taking place on Tuesday, June 17, is set to provide a unique opportunity to hear how Croydon […]
Croydon Tech City seminar on June 6
The inaugural Croydon Tech City seminar is to be held at Croydon College on Friday, June 6, 2014. n The event will mark the latest development in the town’s Tech City movement which has taken great strides since being launched by Nigel Dias, Jonny Rose and Sarah Luxford in January 13. n Croydon currently boasts […]
Cane Hill chapel plea
A Coulsdon church has submitted a business plan to host community events inside the former Cane Hill hospital chapel. n The Coulsdon Christian Fellowship is urging Barratt Homes to turn the historic site into a community centre as part of its redevelopment of the former hospital site into more than 650 homes. n Guy Pitt, […]
Taberner House demolition approved
Croydon Council has approved plans for the demolition of Taberner House in preparation for the deconstruction of the 1960s office block, formerly the council’s headquarters. n The council’s strategic planning committee has given the go ahead for demolition works to commence. n Starting from next month (April) the 19-storey building will be deconstructed one level […]
South End incentive launched
Independent businesses could benefit from a cash boost to help them set up shop in Croydon’s vibrant and popular restaurant quarter South End, home to Michelin-starred restaurants and a range of world cuisines. n The South End activation scheme is the latest initiative from Croydon’s innovative retail support package, which is part of the £7.7million […]
£45m to improve key roads
One of Croydon’s main transport routes is to be transformed after a £45million package was announced by Croydon Council and Transport for London (TfL) n n The A23 corridor will benefit from a planned funding package made up of £25m from TfL’s growth fund and £20m from the council. In addition, TfL will be […]
Tech leading Croydon’s growth
Croydon’s tech scene is booming just a year after the formation of Croydon Tech City. n n Currently boasting the second fastest growth of existing clusters in the capital, behind Hackney, Croydon is demonstrating the potential to develop into an internationally significant hub over the coming years. n n According to Companies House, […]
Historic quarter plans scrutinsed
Croydon residents and businesses have been given an opportunity to have their say on the future of the town’s historic Old Town. n n A six-week public consultation on the draft Old Town Masterplan and Conservation Area Guidance started on Monday, February 10 and finishes on Monday, March 24. n n There will […]