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50 Great Things about Croydon

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For too long, Croydon has been the butt of too many jokes. But the release of a notoriously scathing poll has bought out the fight in this plucky underdog as those that know Croydon rally round to defend our much-maligned neighbourhood.

We know it’s not perfect, but there’s a lot to be proud of!

So, working with East Croydon Cool (and in no particular order) we’ve put together the list of top 50 great things about our hometown to remind those not in the know, what they better get to know…

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ABOUT THE BID

We are Croydon Business Improvement District (BID)

We’re an independent business-funded team that’s been at the heart of Croydon town centre for 15 years, always focused on supporting the local community.

With backing from over 400 businesses and organisations across retail, hospitality, leisure, and public sectors, we bring new ideas, services, and initiatives to life – things that make a real difference for Croydon town centre. 

Our vision is to make Croydon town centre even more sustainable, welcoming, and vibrant – a place where people continue to enjoy living, working, shopping, and visiting.

A glimpse into Croydon BID

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About Croydon BID

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Croydon BID in numbers

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levy paying Croydon BID members

40 %

set levy charge frozen for the past 12 years

£ 0.1 m

planned investment in to Croydon town centre, 2022-2027

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businesses by number voted in favour of Croydon BID

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