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Season’s Greetings from Develop Croydon ✨🎄   As 2024 comes to a close, we extend our warm wishes to the Croydon community, our valued partners, and everyone working to shape a brighter future for our borough.   As we step into the new year, we carry forward an abundance of “Fresh Perspectives,” ideas, and goals to continue showcasing Croydon’s resilience, diversity, creativity, and ambition.   Thank you for your continued support in Croydon’s potential. Here's to celebrating our shared achievements and looking forward to an exciting 2025.   #DevelopCroydon #SeasonGreetings #CroydonCommunity

Transformative developments like CR1 and CR2 are setting the standard for sustainable logistics. These units reflect the forward-thinking innovation that makes Croydon a strategic hub for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.

London South Bank University (LSBU) wins award in recognition for its commitment to bridge healthcare gaps LSBU won the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Local Community’ award at the Times Higher Education Awards 2024. The project, run by LSBU and Croydon BME Forum trained barbers who have customers from around South London to provide on-the-spot blood pressure checks along with their regular trim in a bid to tackle undiagnosed health issues through promoting awareness and early prevention. Led by Nicola Thomas, Professor of Kidney Care at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, the project focuses on reaching individuals from black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, who are disproportionately affected by high blood pressure. Factors such as genetic predisposition, lack of awareness, and distrust in traditional healthcare services contribute to these groups being at greater risk. #Health #CroydonWellbeing #PersonalHealthAwareness Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQ9n_Q2r 

📣Croydon on track for reform and recovery Croydon Council has made ‘significant developments’ in its progress towards reform and recovery, the Council’s independent Improvement and Assurance Panel stated in their latest report to the government. The majority of the priorities in Croydon’s Exit Strategy have been met to time and to the necessary quality, putting the Panel on track to leave Croydon in 2025. In his response, Jim McMahon MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution said he was pleased with Croydon’s ‘clear commitment to move to a new operating model’, through its Future Croydon transformation programme. The objective of the Council is to make Croydon the most cost-effective local authority in London, whilst putting residents at the centre of decision-making. #CroydonRecovery #CroydonFinance #CroydonGrowth Read more: https://lnkd.in/erVS5iGY

New Executive Dean of the new College of Health and Life Sciences to join London South Bank University. Professor Brian Boag, appointed the Executive Dean, will join LSBU in January 2025 from the University of Greenwich where he was the Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences. As Executive Dean of LSBU, Professor Boag will provide leadership for the College of Health and Life Sciences’ three Schools: Nursing and Midwifery, Allied and Community Health and Applied and Health Science. He will also work closely with the new schools to create and develop an outstanding student experience, research and knowledge exchange and developing the partnerships they currently have. #NewLeadership #NewRole #Educator Read more: https://lnkd.in/eaqRBJ_Y

Plans submitted for the conversion of the former Home Office HQ into 628 flats. As of November 2024, Ho Bee Land has lodged preliminary plans and an environmental impact assessment with the council’s planning department, laying the groundwork for their coming proposals. The proposals outline a transformation of Lunar House into 420 flats and Apollo House into 208 flats. A full planning application, including more detail on design, is expected to be submitted soon. The UK Home Office recently transferred more than 5,000 employees working at Lunar House and Apollo House to a new site at 2 Ruskin House. This site sits alongside a string of new developments surrounding East Croydon station, including HM Revenue & Customs offices at 1 Ruskin Square. #ResidentialDevelopments #CroydonHomes #SustainableNeighborhoods Read more: https://lnkd.in/efgGa4Sx

London Gatwick is trialling new Smart Stand technology 🛫 The ambitious trial being run with easyJet, enables a Turn Coordinator (TCO) to manage an aircraft turn from a control room, record turn events automatically and apply AI to predict when the plane is ready to leave. It is hoped the new Smart Stand technology could enhance safety procedures and improve stand utilisation and efficiencies of the airport’s day-to-day operations. The trials are expected to run until next summer. #NewTechnology #BenefitsofAI #AirportOperation Read more: https://lnkd.in/e33Y5CqF 

🏡 Croydon Council has approved a new housing plan which will help build homes and improve communities. The new Housing Supply & New Build Framework (HSNBF) will help the council find ways to build more affordable homes, working with private developers and housing associations. It gives clear guidance on how the council will use its resources and build safe, warm, and dry homes – a key priority in the Mayor’s Business Plan 2022 – 2026. Using the framework, the council will be able to review and assess new developments fairly and openly. A key part of the framework is the council's commitment to being open with residents, which includes involving residents in the council's decision-making process and ensuring everyone has a say in shaping their neighbourhoods and homes. #CroydonResidents #CroydonHomes #ResidentialDevelopments Read more: https://lnkd.in/ea-ny7Jk

Croydon Council published its funding bid for Transport for London (TfL). The three-year transport plan has now been submitted to TfL for their agreement. This bid is subject to approval in March 2025 and comprises a £23 million grant that will improve road, bus and cycle networks throughout the borough between 2025/26 and 2027/28. It includes a wide range of initiatives, including: ☑️New road safety schemes - improved pavements and pedestrian crossings, as well as improvements to junctions in priority locations ☑️Upgrades on the bus network - enhancing north-south links, particularly across the town centre, improving the accessibility of bus stops and waiting facilities. ☑️Review of the cycle network - more cycle training to help increase confidence and boost safety #Transport #CroydonTravel #CroydonCommuter #CroydonResidents Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3cDHysF

📣 Have you seen Croydon’s very own 15-foot Scout Elf? The 15-foot The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elf embarks on a festive journey across the town centre’s favourite buildings and landmarks, marking the first time London has joined the exclusive, city-wide The Elf on the Shelf® experience. In partnership with The Lumistella Company and Croydon BID, the event invites families, friends and holiday explorers to discover Croydon’s festive side, with each location offering seasonal displays and festive photo opportunities. Catch the Croydon Scout Elf here: ➡️Streeter Marshall Solicitors – 10th – 12th December ➡️Fairfield Halls (BH Live) – 13th – 15th December ➡️Croydon Town Hall – 16th – 18th December ➡️Surrey Street / OurSpace Community Hub – 19th – 21st December ➡️Whitgift Shopping Centre – 22nd – 24th December #Elf #Installation #PublicArt #FamilyActivities #Chirstmas Read more: https://lnkd.in/efAugzXe