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Wednesday 26/08/2026: Today’s Pulse follows the businesses, community groups and local decisions shaping Croydon’s next chapter. No new Business Spotlight or Event form submissions were found in the accessible records overnight.

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⚽ FSB Insurance Service, based beside West Croydon station, is taking part in the CAYSH Cup, a five-a-side charity football tournament supporting CAYSH and its work with young people experiencing homelessness. Source: CAYSH Cup

💙 The event is listed for Friday 04/09/2026 at Goals Beckenham, Elmers End Road, BR3 4EJ, with arrival at 1:30 pm, kick-off at 2:00 pm and the event listed until 5:00 pm. FSB Insurance Service is fundraising for CAYSH through its JustGiving page. Source: JustGiving

📣 Additional source: East Croydon Community Organisation

🚗 Transport for London has warned that the Croydon Flyover could face major traffic restrictions or full closure within the next few years if significant repairs are not completed. Source: Your Local Guardian

🛠️ Critical components are forecast to reach failure point between 2029 and 2031, and a funding decision is expected in autumn. This is a future risk, not a current closure. Reliable transport matters to local businesses, customers and staff. Source: London-Now

🌸 A cherry tree planted at Norbury Park by Paul Harman in memory of his former guide dog Star was deliberately destroyed. Source: South London

🌱 Croydon Council and Mayor Jason Perry have committed to replacing it during the next planting season. Source: Your Local Guardian

♻️ Croydon Council has announced new community collection days, mobile recycling centres and further blitz cleans. The next named areas are Thornton Heath, Selhurst, Norbury, Shirley and New Addington. Source: community collection days

🗓️ Dates, locations and accepted items are still to be announced. Source: cleaner and safer Croydon update

💼 Free 1:1 Business Clinics return on Thursday 10/09/2026 at UP Croydon, part of Croydon Means Business. Tony Chance covers growth strategy and Sharlene Chance covers customer acquisition. Source: UP Croydon Business Support

🚀 The Business Start-Up and Go Bootcamp is listed for Thursday 27/08/2026, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, at Weatherill House Business Centre. Source: Bootcamp

🎵 DUCKPLATES: ALL DAY ALL NIGHT is listed on Eventbrite for Saturday 12/09/2026, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at BOXPARK Croydon, CR0 1LD. Eventbrite lists the event and current ticket, entry and programme details are to be checked on the official page. Source: Eventbrite

🚂 The South Croydon Model Railway Show is listed for Saturday 12/09/2026, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at St Paul’s United Reformed Church, Croham Park Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HH. The official venue listing describes 20 layouts, trade and club stands, children’s activities and refreshments, with tickets at £6 for adults, £3 for children aged 5 to 16, free for under-fives and £15 for a family group of four. Source: St Paul’s United Reformed Church

🎬 Reel Talk: The Christophers is listed for Wednesday 09/09/2026 at David Lean Cinema. Programme and ticket details are to be checked on the official listing. Source: East Croydon Cool

🏛️ Open House Festival 2026 runs from Saturday 12/09/2026 to Sunday 20/09/2026, with Croydon venues included in the programme. Venue details and booking arrangements are to be checked on the official programme. Source: Culture Croydon

🏫 School Corner and PTA Noticeboard remains a space for future verified school and PTA notices. No new notice is included in this edition.

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