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 […]
Key resources for businesses during Safer Business Action Week
Safer Business Action Week, taking place from 14th to 20th October 2024, unites police, local authorities, and key partners across the UK to combat business crime and enhance community safety. […]
Safer Business Action Week brings crime prevention focus to Croydon town centre
Throughout the week, Croydon Business Improvement District (BID) and partners will lead a series of coordinated operations and activities designed to promote crime prevention, raise awareness, and engage with local […]
Croydon community unite to honour the legacy of Elianne Andam
The mural space also features a bench that was once used by Elianne and her friends, provided by Old Palace School, Elianne’s school, complete with a stone plaque, carved by […]
Flip Out Croydon unveils new trampolines and activities!
One of the key highlights is the installation of brand-new trampolines, offering a fresh and exciting space to show off flips and tricks. There’s also something for the younger crowd, […]
Tickets now available for Croydonites Fringe Festival 2024
Sponsored by Croydon BID and supported by Croydon Council and Arts Council England, the Fringe aims to showcase homegrown talent while also bringing some of the UK’s most cutting-edge performances […]
Live Facial Recognition technology leads to over 77 arrests in Croydon
The process behind LFR is thorough and straightforward. Before each deployment, lawfully held images of wanted criminals are uploaded to a secure database. During the operation, the system scans faces […]
One year on: How Croydon Stands Tall is supporting Crisis Skylight
From August to October 2023, Croydon came alive with Croydon Stands Tall, a community-driven art event that transformed the town into an open-air gallery. Over 60 bespoke giraffe sculptures, created […]
