Executive Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, has today set out how a new wave of targeted investment is restoring pride in Croydon’s neighbourhoods, with major improvements focused on Waddon, Addiscombe, New Addington, Norbury and Old Coulsdon, alongside projects right across the borough.
Croydon Council has secured £1.5 million of Pride in Place Impact Funding, to be invested by 2027 in practical, visible projects that improve everyday life for residents. The funding will deliver upgrades to parks, community buildings, local centres and public spaces, raising standards and strengthening pride in local areas.
Some of the biggest investments will be felt in Waddon, where lighting and path improvements in Wandle Park, upgrades to Waddon Ponds, and the refurbishment of a former mess room will make the area safer, more welcoming and better used by local people.
In Addiscombe, a long-vacant building in Addiscombe Recreation Ground will be transformed into a new community café and function space, breathing life back into a valued local asset and supporting community activity.
New Addington will benefit from improvements to the Pop-In community space, alongside wider investment in play areas and facilities designed to support families and community groups.
In Norbury, funding will support improvements to the Green Lane shopping parade, alongside new public art under the railway bridge, helping to create a more attractive, welcoming local centre and supporting local businesses.
In Old Coulsdon, investment will support the Bradmore Green Community Base, improving accessibility and inclusive access so that this important local facility can continue to serve residents of all ages.
Mayor Jason Perry said:
“This is about restoring pride where it matters most - in the places people live, meet, shop and spend their time.
From Waddon to Addiscombe, from New Addington to Norbury and Old Coulsdon, we are investing in neighbourhoods that were neglected for far too long. These are practical improvements that residents will see and feel: safer parks, better community buildings, stronger local centres and spaces people can be proud of again.”
The Pride in Place programme complements wider regeneration already under way across Croydon, including significant private investment, town centre renewal and a renewed focus on raising standards after years of decline.
Mayor Jason Perry added:
“Croydon is moving forward. We are fixing what was broken, backing our communities and setting a positive direction for the borough. This investment is another clear signal that Croydon is being rebuilt with confidence, ambition and pride.”
All projects will be delivered by March 2027, ensuring lasting improvements that benefit residents across the borough.
