Croydon Council is getting on with the job of restoring pride in our district centres and backing the local businesses that keep our communities thriving.
Four more regeneration projects are now moving into the design and delivery phase in Addiscombe, Coulsdon, Norbury and South Croydon.
This is about visible change on the ground. A total of £600,000 is being invested across these four centres, with work starting on site in January 2026. These schemes form part of a wider £1.4 million package of investment I am driving through the Council to support growth, strengthen high streets and restore pride in our borough.
We have already shown what can be achieved. Previous investment delivered real improvements, including the transformation of Colliers Water Garden in Thornton Heath. These new projects build on that momentum.
What matters most is that this investment is being shaped with local people. We are working alongside residents and businesses to strengthen each centre’s identity, improve public spaces and support the traders who serve their communities every day.
In Addiscombe, improvements will focus on Lower Addiscombe Road, with festive lighting, a new community noticeboard and upgrades to the Addiscombe Triangle. These changes are designed to boost footfall and reinforce the high street as a genuine community hub.
In Coulsdon, we are investing in pride of place. New artist-designed wayfinding maps, seating, raised planters and clearer signage will help showcase key landmarks, including the Hive community garden behind Coulsdon Library, making the area more welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
In Norbury, work will focus on Green Lane shopping parade and St Helens Green, with resurfacing and greening to improve the look and feel of the area and support local businesses.
In South Croydon, the Restaurant Quarter and Selsdon Road will be refreshed with public art banners, new trees and feature paving, celebrating the area’s distinctive identity. New street signage will make it easier to navigate the area and support major events like the Croydon Food and Music Festival, one of the borough’s biggest annual attractions.
This is exactly the kind of practical regeneration Croydon needs. Not grand promises, but targeted investment, shaped locally and delivered properly.
Under my leadership, we are backing our district centres, supporting local businesses and making Croydon’s high streets places people are proud to use again. These projects mark the next step in that work, and there is more to come.
