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Welcome to your Wednesday briefing, where we keep our fingers on the wrist of the borough to bring you the stories that shape our streets.

Mayor Jason Perry has officially resigned his directorship at Croydon BID following intense pressure over the management of town centre funds.
The departure comes as questions mount regarding the £50,000 expenditure on plastic giraffe sculptures while traditional community carnivals faced cancellation.
Source: Inside Croydon

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Single bus and tram fares in Croydon will rise from £1.75 to £1.85 on 1 November 2026, ending a three-year freeze.
The 10p hike has been criticised by London TravelWatch as "inflation-busting" and hard for passengers on lower incomes.
The daily cap will also increase by 30p to £5.55, while concession fares rise by 5p.
Source: Inside Croydon

Former Crystal Palace star Sean Scannell is the new Director of Football at Croydon FC, bringing elite experience to the Arena.
His appointment marks a visionary step for the club as they target a major promotion push for the 2026/27 season.
Source: Croydon FC

Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters tackled a significant blaze at a Hindu temple on Elmwood Road on 3 July 2026.
The ground floor was destroyed and the first floor damaged, but remarkably there were no injuries.
The community is now rallying together to support the restoration of this vital local landmark.
Source: London Fire Brigade

Marcus Hundsnes and his team at Disauthority are proof that visionary ideas can grow from the smallest spaces in our borough.
What began as a creative operation in a 90 sq ft garden shed in Wallington has transformed into a powerhouse production hub in East Croydon.
Now operating from a 2,500 sq ft facility, this independent studio is spearheading the bid to establish Croydon as a premier UK film hub.
Their journey from backyard editing to high-end VFX and colour grading for global commercials is truly inspirational for every local entrepreneur.
By keeping their headquarters right here, they are ensuring that the future of British cinema has a distinctively Croydon heartbeat.
Support local talent: Disauthority

💼 “Come along, connect with good people, and see what we can build together for Croydon.”
A warm invite from the organiser sets the tone for this must-attend networking night for local business owners on Thursday 09/07/2026, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at BOXPARK Croydon, 99 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD.

🤝 If you run a business, back your borough and get in the room, this is a brilliant chance to swap ideas, spark partnerships, and keep opportunity local in Croydon.
Register on Eventbrite: Connecting Croydon Networking Event

📚 Bingo Book Club
Head to The Dog, 24 Surrey Street, CR0 1RG at 7:00 PM for a lively discussion of Kaveh Akbar's Martyr!.
Book your spot

🌿 Rewild London TalkEast Croydon United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove at 7:45 PM.
A fascinating evening exploring how we can bring nature back to our urban landscape.
More info

🧵 Bobbin Lacemaking with Croydon LacemakersMuseum of Croydon, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. £10 per person or £15 for two, includes light refreshments.
Book here

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💡 Did you know that the Whitgift Centre was once the largest covered shopping development in Greater London when it first opened its doors?

💡 Did you know that the legendary Amy Winehouse attended the BRIT School right here in Selhurst, honing the talent that would change music forever?

We are so proud to serve this vibrant borough and to witness the incredible resilience and creativity of our neighbours.
Whether it is supporting a local football legend or championing our film industry, we are stronger when we stand together.
Keep your eyes peeled for our Friday update as we gear up for a weekend of community celebrations and local discoveries.

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