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Welcome to your Monday briefing, Croydon! We are kicking off a week of pure energy and local pride as we celebrate the incredible people and places that make our borough the beating heart of South London.

Building a Stronger Croydon, Together
One Community. Two Associations. One Vision.

Wandle Park is set to erupt today as the CR Talent Festival takes over the greens for a massive showcase of our borough's future stars.

⚽ The Schools Festival kicks off the rhythm from 12:30 PM to 2:15 PM, followed by the high-octane Youth Arts showcase from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It is a brilliant opportunity to see our local lads and lasses performing live in the sunshine, so grab a spot on the grass and cheer them on.
Check the line-up at Culture Croydon

HELP US HELP YOU. We are on a mission to put Croydon businesses back on the map, and our partnership with Local Review Boost is the secret weapon you need.

🌟 Every local shop and service deserves to shine, which is why we are offering a 14-day risk-free trial of Local Review Boost throughout July 2026. Automate your customer feedback and watch your Google ranking soar while supporting the newsletter that supports you.
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When it comes to sweet treats in Selsdon, nobody does it quite like the creative geniuses over at Sundeis Cakes.

💡 Start your week with a little local joy: this chef-led powerhouse is famous for elegant buttercream designs and Le Cordon Bleu precision, making it a proper Monday pick-me-up and a community gem worth a visit.
Order your masterpiece at Sundeis Cakes

This week starts with two big signals for Croydon: what it could cost you, and what it could become.

🚋 Budget Watch: Keep an eye on your travel spending, because the planned 10p tram fare hike remains on track for November 2026 and is worth factoring into your week ahead.
See TfL fare details

🏗️ Regeneration Vision: Croydon Council continues to push the bigger picture on town centre regeneration, with renewal, investment, and fresh confidence still central to the borough's next chapter.
Read more from Croydon Council

🛍️ TRADERS WANTED: BizNest Markets is looking for local makers, from cheese and chutneys to wax melts, for their Beddington Park event on 01/08/2026, near Pavilion Cafe, plus the Wallington Square Market on 24/07/2026 and 25/07/2026. This is a cracking chance to get your business seen and be part of Croydon’s creative momentum.
Book your stall here

WHO’S NEXT? NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO

Our Business Spotlight is all about celebrating the entrepreneurs who drive Croydon forward. Do you know a local business that deserves a boost? Whether it’s a hidden gem or a high-street staple, let us know!

Nominate a business for a future spotlight here.

🏠 Croydon Property & Housing Summit 2026 lands on Tuesday 28/07/2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Hilton London Croydon, 101 Purley Way, Croydon CR9 4HH, bringing together developers, investors, planners, local businesses, and community groups to talk regeneration, housing growth, and Croydon's next chapter.
Book your place on Eventbrite

As we look forward to the rest of the week, remember that every event you attend and every local shop you visit helps build the thriving, unified Croydon we all believe in. Catch you tomorrow for more updates from your community heartbeat.

The Croydon Local Pulse Team