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86 stories from and about Croydon, mostly council & politics, local news, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 28 October 2026. Page 1 of 5.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon residents face AI‑run Council Tax Support survey
Croydon Council has handed its Council Tax Support survey to Commonplace Digital Ltd, part of Zencity. The firm is led by former Israeli Defence Force Unit 8200 officer Eyal Feder. Residents must submit responses by 10 November 2026 and can raise data‑privacy concerns with the council.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council consults on £650m budget with £83.7m savings planned
Croydon Council is seeking public input on its budget for 2027/28 and the subsequent three years. The proposals aim to deliver essential services using a £650m budget while implementing £83.7m in savings and improving financial stability.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon opens Cavendish House for housing services
Croydon Council has officially opened Cavendish House in South Croydon as a new hub for key services. The housing needs service will be the first to move in, offering residents improved facilities and a more supportive environment for appointments.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council to close discretionary Freedom Pass scheme
Croydon Council is proposing to close its discretionary Disabled Persons Freedom Pass scheme to new applicants. The move is part of a wider financial strategy expected to save £140,000 over two years, though critics warn of increased isolation for vulnerable residents.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonCroydon photographer wins global award using smartphone
Croydon resident Seth Forestson has won the Urban Wildlife category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. His winning photograph of a common water monitor lizard was taken on a smartphone, making him the first category winner in the competition's history to achieve this without professional equipment.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonWoodside resident wins tickets to see The Stylistics
Ethel Corduff, from Woodside, has won tickets valued at more than £90 to see The Stylistics perform at Fairfield Halls on Friday 20 November 2026. The prize was awarded through a competition exclusive to Inside Croydon's paying subscribers.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon ranked UK's most stressful place to drive
Croydon has been identified as the most stressful place to drive in the UK, according to a study by MoneySuperMarket. The borough received the lowest score for drivability, influenced by a high number of one-way roads, recorded road incidents, and an increase in driving offences.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council approves £17.5m road upgrades after £1.4m injury payouts
Croydon Council settled 205 personal injury claims costing £1.4 million between 2022 and 2025, rejected 1,008 of 1,213 public liability claims, and has approved a £17.5 million highways improvement scheme for 2026/27 to address safety concerns.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council cancels contract despite 'Good' Ofsted rating
Croydon Council terminated a seven-year contract worth £8.57 million with St Christopher's Fellowship for a children's home. This decision was made despite an Ofsted inspection rating the home as 'Good' overall, a finding that appears to contradict the council's stated reasons for cancellation.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon cycle training resumes after contract delay
Croydon Council has confirmed a new contract for its TfL-funded Bikeability cycle training programme is in place, with sessions set to resume. The scheme was suspended at the end of August, leaving instructors and residents without training.
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Property & Planning · CroydonCroydon Gas Works site transformed into £25m business hub
A £25 million urban logistics development, named 'The Works', has completed on the former Croydon Gas Works site on Factory Lane. The scheme provides 15 units for small and medium-sized businesses and has achieved a BREEAM rating of Excellent.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonNew Addington tram line to close for weekend engineering works
The tram service between Sandilands and New Addington will be suspended on October 17-18, 2026, for essential engineering works. Transport for London has apologised for the disruption, which will affect residents and visitors in the area. Normal service is expected to resume on October 19.
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Local News · CroydonTwo hospitalised after early morning crash in Purley
Two people were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Brighton Road in Purley. The incident occurred in the early hours of 11 October 2026, prompting a response from multiple emergency services and a temporary road closure.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon schools among London's most dangerous for road collisions
Croydon has been identified as the second most dangerous area in London for traffic collisions outside schools. Between 2021 and 2025, 483 collisions were recorded near 62 schools, averaging nearly eight per school. This comes after the removal of lollipop patrols and a high number of exemptions from school street restrictions.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonCroydon man convicted of murdering partner Sarah Reynolds
Earlston Bennett has been convicted of murdering his partner Sarah Reynolds in Croydon in April 2025. He was also found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour. Bennett will be sentenced in December 2026.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council to decide on specialist‑provider model for CALAT on 14 October
Croydon Council will consider a recommendation to hand adult‑learning delivery to specialist providers at its 14 October cabinet meeting. Most classes are moving from the Clocktower to Strand House in Thornton Heath, and a consultation will be opened if the model is adopted.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon trams suspended for two weeks during track works
Trams between New Addington and East Croydon will be suspended for nearly two weeks from October 24 due to essential track renewal works. Road closures on Kent Gateway will also be in place for a month, with residents warned of potential noise from the 24-hour construction.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council proposes £568m budget with 4.99% tax rise
Croydon Council has put forward a £568 million budget for 2027/28, which includes a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax. The plans aim to continue the council's financial recovery and improve essential services for residents.
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Local News · CroydonMuffin Break opens Croydon café with £300,000 investment
Muffin Break is set to open a new café on Croydon's North End on November 6. The venture represents a £300,000 investment and is anticipated to generate up to 15 new employment opportunities in the town centre.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon Tram Network Faces Two-Week Closure for Track Renewal
The Croydon tram network will be closed for two weeks from October 24 to November 6 due to essential track renewal works near Arena junction. Transport for London (TfL) is arranging replacement bus services for affected routes.
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Local News · LondonLondon faces 6C lows as fog patches forecast
Parts of London, including Enfield and Bromley, are forecast to experience overnight temperatures as low as 6C between Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October 2026. The Met Office also anticipates potential mist and fog patches, advising motorists to exercise caution.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL asset backlog costs Londoners 830,000 hours in delays
Transport for London's infrastructure is facing a £6.5 billion renewals backlog, leading to hundreds of thousands of hours lost by commuters annually due to delays. The situation is projected to worsen without significant investment.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterOxford Street shoppers will be scanned by live facial‑recognition cameras from December
Permanent live facial‑recognition cameras are set to be fitted on Oxford Street in December. The system will compare faces of the half‑million daily visitors against a watchlist of suspects. Police point to a Croydon trial that lowered crime, but Liberty calls for a legal pause.
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Transport & TfL · LondonDistrict line service cancelled between Edgware Road and Embankment on 24‑25 Oct 2026
Transport for London will suspend District line trains between Edgware Road and Embankment, plus close Fulham Broadway and Turnham Green stations on 24‑25 October 2026. Tram services between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End and New Addington will not run until 6 November. Alternative routes are advised.
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Local News · LondonSouthwark and Borough among UK's top bed bug hotspots
Southwark and Borough (SE1) has been identified as one of Britain's worst affected areas for bed bug infestations. A new analysis of pest control call-outs placed the postcode district 13th nationally among the top 15 hotspots.
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Labour projected to win 59-60 London seats in election poll
A new poll of 6,699 Londoners projects Labour could win 59 or 60 of the capital's 75 parliamentary seats at the next general election. The survey indicates a substantial rise in Labour support and a significant drop for the Conservative and Green parties.
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London bus and tram fares to rise by 10p from November 1
Transport for London (TfL) will increase bus and tram fares by 10p from November 1, raising the adult single fare to £1.85. The daily bus and tram cap will also rise. Tube and rail fares remain unchanged until March 2027.
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Council & Politics · LewishamLewisham Council offers grants to tackle fly-tipping
Lewisham Council is offering microgrants of up to £1,000 to residents and community groups for projects addressing fly-tipping. The initiative comes as the borough faces a high number of incidents and significant spending on waste management.
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Council & Politics · All LondonLondon families left waiting as school closure process criticised
A new London Councils report says lengthy closure consultations leave pupils, parents and staff in limbo for months. The body calls for faster decisions on vacant school sites and for the DfE to set uniform rules.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterBritish Museum adds audio tour after legal threat
The British Museum will offer an in-person audio-described tour of its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition following a legal threat from a visually impaired visitor. Dr Yusuf Ali Osman, from Croydon, alleged discrimination under the Equality Act.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSevere delays hit Northern, Victoria and Overground Weaver services
A points failure at Camden Town has halted the Northern line, a signal fault at Highbury & Islington is slowing the Victoria line, and the Overground Weaver service is suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays after a points problem at Peckham Rye, MyLondon reports.
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Local News · LondonCar theft charges low in Sutton and Croydon
New figures show that only 30 out of 2,270 car thefts in Sutton and Croydon resulted in a charge or conviction in the year to July 2026. Croydon recorded the highest number of vehicle thefts in London during this period.
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Crime & Safety · LondonTrevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murder
Trevin Campbell received a life sentence with a 30‑year minimum for the 2021 killing of Gary Mayhew outside a Brixton silent disco. Police used video, mobile records and expert analysis to link the pistol shot to Campbell, who was arrested at Gatwick Airport.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet retailers gain direct police link for shoplifting evidence
Retailers in Barnet can now submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to police within hours of a shoplifting incident. The platform, already used in six London boroughs, has increased case resolutions from 7.3% to 29.4%. Smaller shops say cost remains a barrier.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet excluded as London retailers trial instant CCTV sharing with police
Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Greggs are trialling a system that shares CCTV and witness statements with the Metropolitan Police instantly. The scheme, active in eleven London boroughs, has raised the caution or charge rate from 7.3% to 29.4% and contributed to a 4% drop in shoplifting across the capital.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police expands shoplifting evidence tool to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police will extend a digital evidence-sharing system to eight additional boroughs on Tuesday, after a pilot in six areas increased the rate of cautions and charges for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs already use the platform.
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Business · LondonAldi plans £370m London expansion with 25 new stores in 2026
Aldi will invest £370 million in 2026 to open 25 new stores across Greater London, including Bromley, Lewisham and Elephant & Castle. The expansion aims to create jobs and improve access to affordable food, with store assistants earning at least £14.88 per hour inside the M25.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifting prosecutions in London rollout
The Metropolitan Police’s digital evidence platform has increased prosecution rates for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4% in pilot boroughs. The system, used by Tesco, Boots, M&S and Greggs, will cover 14 London boroughs from 3 August 2026, with reported offences down 3.7% in the last year.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon drought triggers Amber health alert as Barnet faces water restrictions
An Amber health alert is in force across London after Kew Gardens recorded its first rain-free July in 155 years. Barnet Council and Thames Water have imposed water-saving measures as temperatures exceed 30°C, increasing risks for vulnerable residents.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouthern cancels late-night trains for Streatham Hill engineering work, 3-7 August 2026
Southern will cancel late-night trains between 3 and 7 August 2026 due to engineering work near Streatham Hill and Sydenham. Affected services include the 11.58 pm London Bridge to Streatham Hill train, with replacement buses operating for passengers.
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