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Tuesday in Croydon is for looking up. TODAY, the Property & Housing Summit lands at Hilton London Croydon from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, where investors and leaders are meeting to shape our borough’s £5B regeneration. Beyond the big room, our streets are hosting their own vibrant exhibition as hidden art transforms the town centre.

📍 Town Centre Lampposts

Have you looked up lately? The Creative Croydon banner exhibition has officially turned our high streets into an open-air gallery. Local artists have taken over the lamppost banners across the town centre, bringing summer colour to our everyday commutes. It is a brilliant reminder that Croydon is not just a place for development, but a canvas for creativity.

✨ PRO TIP: Pair your art walk with the Grayson Perry tapestries at the Museum of Croydon, a brilliant extra stop if you are already in the centre.

🏛️ TOWN HALL DEBT: Croydon is updating its financial strategy to manage £1.7 billion of debt, while proposed cuts of £58 million stay firmly in view. Inside Croydon Croydon Council News

💸 STAFFING ROW: Critics are still pointing to £55 million spent on agency staff as a major financial failing. Inside Croydon

🚦 FINE REFUNDS: An estimated £6.9 million is still owed to Croydon drivers from traffic fines previously ruled unlawful by the courts. Inside Croydon

🌳 GREEN BELT: Croydon is standing firm against London Plan pressure as local voices push to protect green spaces across the borough.

🌉 BRIDGE PROGRESS: Good news for commuters! Work to complete the long-delayed East Croydon pedestrian bridge is set to begin this summer, with full access finally expected in 2027.

🚊 TRAM ALERT: The central loop closure runs from 6 August to 30 August. Plan your August routes now.

📅 TODAY: Croydon Property & Housing Summit at Hilton London Croydon, Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

📅 FRI 31 JULY: Croydon Fire Station Open Day (11:30 AM to 4:30 PM).

📅 FRI 31 JULY: The George (Wetherspoon) reopens on High Street after a major refurbishment.

📅 SAT 26 SEPT: Sanderstead Community Day at Sanderstead Recreation Ground (11:00 AM to 4:30 PM). Free entry, dog show, live music, and family games.

📅 AUGUST: CHWS August calendar sessions are coming into view. Keep watch for the full community wellbeing dates.

💥 BOOM CAMPS: BOOM Arts Academy summer camps are running all week across the borough. Bring your children along to get active and creative.

💃 STREET DANCE: Don't forget the Lively Squad workshop on 12 August at Arcadia Caterham.

🕯️ BEORA LONDON: A fresh find for your radar, Beora London is bringing natural soy wax candles and essential oil home fragrance into the mix. Catch it early and back local.

🌿 CHWS AUGUST SESSIONS: Keep August in view. CHWS community wellbeing sessions are on the horizon, giving locals more chances to reset, connect, and prioritise feeling better close to home.

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