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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)

As an independent, business-funded organisation, we’ve been at the heart of Croydon town centre for the past 15 years, putting the interests and priorities of the local business community first.

With backing from 400+ organisations across the retail, commercial, leisure, hospitality, and public sectors, we were set up to help make a real difference to the town by introducing initiatives and much-needed services that would not otherwise exist.

Our vision is for Croydon to become one of the most sustainable, welcoming, vibrant, and culturally diverse locations in South London in which to do business, work, live, and visit.

A glimpse into Croydon BID

Matthew Sims, Croydon BID

About Croydon BID

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Croydon BID in numbers

50

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