Pothole Patrol hits Croydon’s streets as Council repairs 3,000 potholes in six months Friday, 7 August, 2026 Croydon Council has repaired more than 3,000 potholes since January as it steps up its work to improve the borough’s roads. Following a successful trial earlier this year, Executive Mayor Jason Perry is launching the Council’s dedicated Pothole Patrol during the first 100 days of his new term. Previously, a pothole spotted by an inspector or reported by a resident would be logged before the job... Local News
Croydon set to benefit as Gatwick Northern Runway clears final legal hurdle 4th August 2026 Mayor Jason Perry has welcomed today’s Court of Appeal decision rejecting legal challenges to London Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project, bringing an eight-year... Local News
Mayor Jason Perry: Six Green Flags as we restore pride in Croydon’s parks 27th July 2026 Croydon has been awarded two more Green Flags, bringing the borough’s total to six. Haling Grove and Coombe Wood have received the award for the first time... Local News
Mayor Jason Perry: More Croydon children getting the best start in life 27th July 2026 More children in Croydon are developing the skills they need to flourish at school, with the borough’s early years results continuing to improve. Provisional... Local News
Mayor Jason Perry: A new chapter for historic Selsdon Park Hotel 24th July 2026 Selsdon Park Hotel has been an important local landmark for generations. I am delighted that planning permission has now been granted for the first stage of a... Local News
Mayor Jason Perry launches campaign to stop Labour’s attack on Croydon’s Green Belt and planning democracy 22nd July 2026 Executive Mayor Jason Perry has launched a campaign calling on residents to oppose Labour’s plans for development on Croydon’s Green Belt and defend the right... Local News
Letter to the new Prime Minister: unlocking Croydon's potential 21st July 2026 Today I have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to congratulate him on his appointment and to set out how Croydon can work constructively with his... Local News
Mayor Jason Perry: Croydon gives green light to new East Croydon pedestrian bridge access 9th July 2026 Croydon Council has agreed a funding agreement with Network Rail that paves the way for the long-awaited opening of the pedestrian through route at East Croydon... Local News
Letter to the Prime Minister: Closure of Coughlans Bakery and the urgent need to change course on high street taxes 3rd July 2026 The closure of Coughlans Bakery after 89 years is a deeply sad moment for Croydon and for the many communities it has served across South London, Surrey, Kent... Local News
Statement from Executive Mayor Jason Perry on Elaine Jackson 25th June 2026 Elaine Jackson, Croydon Council’s Interim Chief Executive, has formally confirmed her resignation, with her departure from the role taking effect in September... Local News
