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Preview: Croydon considers GPS tagging for prolific shoplifters, Council Tax Support faces consultation, and your complete guide to Open House, live music, culture and community events.

Croydon’s weekend pulse is beating loudly, with safety, support, culture and community action all taking centre stage.

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Croydon Executive Mayor Jason Perry plans to launch a pilot scheme later in 2026 to electronically tag prolific shoplifters, which would make Croydon the first London borough to do so.

The proposed lightweight GPS ankle tags would be used through the police and local court system to monitor people banned from entering specific shopping areas. The approach was first introduced in East Sussex in 2025.

Sussex Police told the BBC that tags cost between £275 and £400 each, while its pilot was linked to 100 prevented shop thefts, estimated police savings of £5,600 and wider criminal justice savings of £28,300.

Croydon Council says reported town centre shop thefts fell from 5,043 to 4,796 over the past year. The mayor also points to live facial recognition cameras and a public space protection order, which he says reduced antisocial behaviour by 24% over three years.

Freshfields Market owner Ben Selvaratnam, also identified by the BBC as a co-founder of the Croydon Business Association, said his family run grocery experiences two or three incidents a day. He cautiously welcomed the proposal but warned: “They just can’t be an expensive ankle bracelet.”

Councillor Janet Campbell said her Labour group supports tagging prolific offenders but wants more information about delivery, funding and the mayor’s powers.

The Metropolitan Police recorded 90,071 shoplifting offences in 2025/26, with 70% of its shoplifting investigations ending without a suspect identified. Croydon residents also gave mixed views, with some believing tags could deter theft while others questioned whether they would stop determined offenders or make shoppers feel less safe.

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Croydon Council is proposing a public consultation on possible changes to Council Tax Support for working age residents. Cabinet is due to consider the proposal next week.

Councils must review their Council Tax Support scheme every year. The Government has also directed Croydon to demonstrate that it is taking reasonable steps to improve its financial position, including reviewing significant spending within its control.

In 2025/26, around £39 million was awarded through the scheme, including approximately £25 million to working age residents. The council says Croydon provides substantial support and that its scheme costs more than those operated by many other London boroughs.

Under the proposal, possible changes could include reducing some levels of support, changing eligibility protections for certain working age residents and revising how income and savings are assessed.

Retaining the current arrangements remains one of the options under consideration. No decisions have been made.

Subject to Cabinet approval, a consultation could launch later in September 2026. Responses would help shape recommendations for possible changes from April 2027, with a final decision due at Full Council in February 2027.

Executive Mayor Jason Perry said the consultation would give residents “a genuine opportunity to shape future recommendations”, while stressing that the current scheme has not been changed.

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🍻 Thirsty Thursdays: From 17:00 at the BOXPARK Croydon Atrium. Source: Surreal Live

🎲 Thursday Night Gaming: Croydon Board Gamers meet from 18:30 at The Ludoquist. Source: Croydon Board Gamers

🎤 Big Mouth Poetry presents Emma Ofosua: From 18:30 at The Village Table. Source: HappeningNext

🕺 Step Nation: From 19:00 in the Fanbox Room at BOXPARK Croydon. Source: HappeningNext

💃 Wine and Jiggle: Dancehall dance fitness with Nana Crawford, 19:00 to 20:15 at CEZ Creative Hub, Centrale Shopping Centre. Source: HappeningNext

🎶 ABBA Live Tribute: Free show from 19:30 at Manuel’s Restaurant and Bar. Source: StayHappening

🎭 Live Storytelling Night: Doors open at 19:00, with the event running from 19:30 to 21:30 at the Museum of Croydon. Source: Museum of Croydon

😂 Sean Meo at House of Stand Up: From 19:45 at Coulsdon Club. Source: Skiddle

🏛️ Open House Festival at Fairfield Halls: Visit Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR0 1JD, from 11:00 to 17:00 for behind the scenes tours, history highlights and live activity. The programme includes an open rehearsal at 11:00, two informal London Mozart Players concerts at 13:00 and 14:30, a community showcase with local music and dance groups, and a free children's drama class for ages 4 to 8 at 11:30. The guided tours are listed as sold out, so check the official programme before travelling. Free entry, with some activities requiring advance booking. Source: Fairfield Halls

🌱 Arcadia Festival: Stanley Arts hosts a climate and nature themed day from 10:30 to 17:30, with performances, gardening, family creativity and ticketed sessions. Source: Stanley Arts

🛍️ Community Market at Regans: From 10:00 to 16:00 at Units 9 to 11, Royal Oak Centre, Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2PG. Entry is free, with children and dogs welcome. Details supplied through the community market flyer.

🌿 Eco Living Fest: Explore sustainable living, nature and community ideas from 13:00 to 16:00 at Holy Innocents Church Hall, 192A Selhurst Road, South Norwood. Source: CVA Live

🏛️ Museum of Croydon Open House: The collection store and Shaping Croydon: Architecture and Ambition tour is free, with booking advised. Times vary, so check the Museum of Croydon listing for the current schedule and booking advice. Source: Museum of Croydon

🏙️ Croydon Urban Room Open House: Visit the Whitgift Centre, Croydon CR0 1UQ, for exhibitions, workshops and activities exploring the future of the town centre, including collaborative design work. Source: Croydon Urban Room

🤠 Country Superstars: From 19:45 at Fairfield Halls. Source: Fairfield Halls

⚽ AFC Croydon Athletic v Ashford United: Kick off at 15:00 at Mayfield Stadium. Source: Football Web Pages

Croydon’s Open House Festival closes across the borough on Sunday, offering one more chance to explore architecture, stories and creative spaces. Source: Culture Croydon

🚐 The Caravan Gallery: Croydon: Pride of Place: Visit North End from 11:00 to 17:00. Source: Open House Festival

🎶 Soulful Sundays: Music and atmosphere from 12:00 at the BOXPARK Croydon Atrium. Source: Surreal Live

🎤 Sip and Sing for Unity: Community singing from 14:00 to 16:00 at Heaver’s Meadow. Source: Creative Croydon

🎸 Blues at The Oval: Free Sunday evening entry from 18:00 at The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road. Source: Inside Croydon

The Museum of Croydon is part of the Croydon Clocktower complex, alongside Croydon Central Library and the David Lean Cinema. The museum’s galleries are free to visit from Wednesday to Saturday, while its archives research room operates by appointment. Source: Museum of Croydon

Croydon primary schools and PTAs can share fairs, bake sales and fundraiser events with the community for free.

Submit your verified notice through the Croydon Local Pulse events page, including the date, time, venue and booking details.

🤸 RAVERTOTS CROYDON: Sunday 04/10/2026, 14:00 to 16:00 at BOXPARK Croydon, CR0 1LD. Source: BOXPARK

🎤 BYOB Poetry at BOXPARK Croydon: Tuesdays from 13/10/2026, 18:30 to 22:00. Source: BOXPARK

🌰 Croydon Harvest featuring the Walnut Fair: Saturday 03/10/2026 and Sunday 04/10/2026, across town centre venues including Queen’s Gardens, Katharine Street, the High Street and Croydon Clocktower. Source: Croydon Council

🤖 Croydon AI Summit 2026: Tuesday 27/10/2026, 10:00 to 16:00 at Hilton London Croydon, 101 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4QA. Tickets are listed at £25, including lunch, tea and coffee. Source: Eventbrite

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The Croydon Local Pulse Team