Croydon tram works and service changes in February 2025

Key service changes: Saturday 15th February: No trams will run between Reeves Corner and Sandilands, including the Croydon town centre loop. Local bus services will serve nearby tram stops to […]
BOXPARK to launch new social gaming concept ‘PLAYBOX’ in Croydon

The venue will feature a mix of interactive games and classic entertainment, including: Digital shuffleboard Darts Interactive karaoke Pool tables Retro arcade games A signature bar with hosted experiences For […]
Croydon town centre police update – November 2024

Tackling Knife Crime and Antisocial Behaviour Operation Redwood is a strategic initiative launched in July 2024 to reduce knife crime and related antisocial behaviour in Croydon town centre. This operation […]
Croydon BID strengthens safety measures with match-funded police patrols and extended Street Ranger coverage

Starting Thursday 5th December, these extra patrols will focus on high-traffic areas from late afternoon through to midnight on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, enhancing safety during the town centre’s busiest […]
Support for Rough Sleepers in Croydon

Understanding Rough Sleeping Rough sleeping is a devastating form of homelessness that refers to people who sleep in open spaces, including streets, doorways, parks, and bus shelters. It has severe […]
Croydon unites for 16 days of action against gender-based violence

In Croydon, the initiative is guided by the council’s Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Delivery Plan 2024-2027, a comprehensive strategy to prevent violence, support victims, and hold perpetrators accountable […]
Unveiling the haunted history of Croydon town centre

1. NatWest Bank (Formerly The George Inn) Before it became a bank, the NatWest on George Street was a bustling pub with a dark past linked to a sinister figure […]
New evening hours for Croydon BID Street Rangers to enhance town centre safety

As the nights draw in and the holiday season approaches, the change in hours will support our retail, hospitality, and leisure business community, as well as those that use our […]
Safer Business Action Week delivers positive impact in Croydon town centre

Increased Patrol Presence The Croydon BID Street Rangers played a pivotal role during the week, extending their patrol hours by an additional 20 hours. These extra hours focused primarily on […]
Crackdown on illegal e-bikes and scooters in Croydon town centre leads to multiple seizures

The operation, which took place from 3PM to 6PM, focused on George Street and was coordinated by officers from the Fairfield Safer Neighbourhood Team, in collaboration with the Met Safer […]
Meet Croydon town centre’s new inspector Miriam Chapman-Rosenfeld

Can you tell us about your role and background? I joined Croydon’s Safer Neighbourhood team in late 2019 and have since worked in a variety of roles, including proactive operations […]
Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care joins the Children’s Hospital Pyjamas appeal

About Children’s Hospital Pyjamas The charity was founded in November 2010 by a mother whose daughter was an in-patient at a local hospital. After witnessing the generosity of another family […]