First BMX track planned for Croydon

Croydon could get its first BMX track and community club under proposals submitted for planning approval. n The council wants to build the borough’s first BMX track next to the sports pavilion in Norbury Park. Built by British Cycling-approved contractors and funded from developer contributions to local projects, the track would open in the New […]

Croydon Tech City joins Develop Croydon Forum

The vital role being played by Croydon’s rapidly-growing tech scene in shaping the future landscape of the borough has been recognised with Croydon Tech City becoming a partner of the Develop Croydon Forum. n It means that having started with eight founder members in 2011, the Forum – a not-for-profit community interest company – now […]

PDR announcement a ‘game-changer’

A leading player in bringing thousands of new homes to Croydon has welcomed the government’s announcement making temporary permitted development right permanent. n Stiles Harold Williams has also backed confirmation that any previously approved schemes have three years to implement the consent. n The company says more than 3,000 units have been created in Croydon […]

The Croydon Fringe heads to MIPIM UK

Develop Croydon will be showcasing how Britain’s largest regeneration project is about much more than bricks and mortar when it takes part in MIPIM UK later this month. n A domestic version of the international real estate show is being held at London’s Olympia for the second time from October 21 to 23. n As […]

Expo launches Croydon Business Month

A varied programme of events and activities aimed at start-ups and established companies is to take place for this year’s Croydon Business Month. n It will be launched at the We Mean Business Expo, South London’s premier annual business exhibition and network opportunity, at Fairfield Halls on October 14. n The Expo is the first […]