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Happy Monday, Croydon! We're keeping things simple and punchy today so you can get straight to the news that matters.
📰Morning Pulse
Morning Pulse
Croydon BID Cleansing Team Q4 Impact Report: The team removed 343 instances of graffiti and completed 1,180 additional cleans covering street furniture including signs, benches, and bins. Read more
Croydon Police Nab 12 Illegal E-Bikes: Police seized 12 illegal e-bikes in a recent chase. Read more
Council's £166,000 Assistant CEO Quits After Just 8 Weeks
More turbulence at the top of Croydon Council — the newly appointed assistant CEO, hired on a £166,000 salary, has resigned after only eight weeks in post. It's the latest in a string of senior departures raising questions about leadership stability at the Town Hall. Inside Croydon
💖 Monday Focus: Community Events
Croydonist Turns Ten: A free exhibition celebrating Croydon's creative community runs from 5 – 29 May 2026 at the Click Clock Art Gallery, Clocktower Café. Read more
Jojo's Soirée — This Saturday, 25 April
One of the most exciting community events on the Croydon calendar this month: Jojo's Soirée at The Village Table. An evening of music, food, photography exhibition, games, and giveaways — running from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. It's a celebration of Croydon's creative talent, and it looks like a proper night out. Instagram – jojo.adeyemoCroydon Central East Resource Fair — Wednesday 22 April
The Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) is hosting a community resource fair on Wednesday 22 April. A great opportunity for local residents and organisations to connect with services and support available in the area. Location to be confirmed — keep an eye on CVA Croydon's Instagram for updates.Civic Mayor Event — Tuesday 23 April, 10am
A civic event is taking place outside Croydon Town Hall on Katharine Street on Tuesday 23 April at 10am. If you're interested in local civic life, it's worth attending.Community Safety Funding — Apply Before 7 May
The Croydon Safer Neighbourhood Board has opened applications for its 2026–2027 MOPAC community funding round. Local organisations passionate about making Croydon safer can apply for a share of the pot. Deadline:7 May 2026.
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⚡ FEATURED EVENT
Croydon has beauty. Croydon has creativity. And over the past month, Wild London Photo Walks, led by Jojo Adeyemo, has been celebrating both through the “Through Our Lens: Croydon” photo walks.
Now, it all comes together in one final celebration — The Soirée
Join for an evening of music, artwork, food, and creative connection as they bring this special project to a close.
📷Expect:
• Live DJ
• Photography exhibition from the Croydon walks
• Food
• Games + surprise giveaway
📅Saturday 25th April
📍The Village Table
⏰6:30–10:00pm
🎟️Tickets are limited
⚡ Pulse Points
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE for the 7 May local elections. If you haven't registered yet, do it now at gov.uk/register-to-vote. Takes 5 minute Deadline is midnight tonight.
Croydon FC in the play-offs — the Trams have secured a promotion play-off spot, though fans were surprised by the timing of chairman English's resignation last week. Big few weeks ahead for the club. Inside Croydon
New Decathlon opening confirmed — the Purley Way Decathlon is closing, with a new location's opening date now confirmed. Watch this space for the full details. MyLondon
£10k-a-month lottery win unclaimed in Croydon — someone in the borough is sitting on an unclaimed prize. Could be you. Check your tickets.Your Local Guardian
🤔Croydon Did You Know?
Did you know that Ashburton Park, the site of the upcoming community archaeology dig, was once the site of a Woodside convent and has a rich history that has never been formally excavated until now? Who knows what the community will unearth next month!
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