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How will the London Growth Plan impact Croydon? The Mayor of Croydon has set out a bold vision for the borough’s future as part of the newly unveiled London Growth Plan, highlighting how it will bring jobs, homes, and investment to local people. In an exclusive interview with Develop Croydon, Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, outlined how the ambitious strategy—designed to drive £107bn in economic growth and create 150,000 jobs across London by 2028—will transform Croydon’s high streets, businesses, and communities. From upskilling the workforce to revitalising public spaces, he has made it clear that this is about delivering real, tangible benefits for the people who work and live in Croydon. Hear from him below 👇 #LondonGrowthPlan #DevelopCroydon #Croydon #Regeneration #Jobs #BusinessGrowth #Housing #Culture Croydon Council Read more: https://lnkd.in/efEV6mj8

The Government’s decision on whether to approve London Gatwick’s #NorthernRunway project has been delayed until October. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander was due to announce today (Thursday, 27 February) if Gatwick’s expansion plan - that would create around 14,000 new jobs and contribute £1 billion into the region’s economy every year - could go ahead. However, she instead issued a “minded to approve” letter – a vote of confidence for expansion – but said not all "provisions" put forward by planning inspectors had been considered by all parties. Read more ➡️https://lnkd.in/eBaZx4Vk

🎓London South Bank University to offer Pearson-powered integrated degrees LSBU is now an awarding partner for Degrees powered by BTEC Higher Nationals, enabling approved Pearson Centres worldwide to offer BTEC Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), equivalent to the first two years of a UK undergraduate honours degree. Students can then complete a final top-up year within their institution to earn a 3-year undergraduate honours degree from LSBU. This pathway, available in Business, Engineering, and Computing, ensures learners gain industry-aligned, globally recognised qualifications. #Eductaion #InternationalConnection #GetYourCareerStarted Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRRPkATY 

🏡Several new planning applications submitted, including new affordable homes in Sydenham road A planning application has been submitted for Colliers Court, 258 Sydenham Road, Croydon (CR0 2EB), proposing a four-storey development with 13 affordable homes. If approved, the scheme will help meet local housing demand while enhancing the area with new landscaping and infrastructure 🔎 Application Ref: 25/00362/FUL This is just one of the many planning applications in Croydon recently, others include large-scale residential developments, tree works, solar panel installations, and extensions. #LocalBuilds #ResidentialDevelopments #CroydonRegen Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eyKfaVEw 

Prologis UK announces a significant increase to its Foreign Direct Investment in Croydon and Sutton Prologis’ investments in the boroughs include eight Industrial Logistics distribution centres spanning 650,000 sq. ft., home to national and international businesses, including Royal Mail, Amazon, Oddbox, Easyshipping and Unitrunk Limited. Expanding on this investment, Prologis UK is developing a further four additional market-leading units, covering 93,935 sq. ft as a second phase to Prologis Park Beddington on Beddington Lane. Completion is expected in May 2025, offering four BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rated units ranging between 15,000 to 46,000 sq. ft. Once complete, the new development is expected to support approximately 270 full-time jobs and generate c£1.5 million in Business Rate revenue. #NewInvetsment #LogisticsDistribution #LastMileDistribution Read more: https://lnkd.in/eufF8Bp2 

The Develop Croydon forum welcomes Ganco Assets as our latest partner!   Ganco Assets was founded in 2003 and since inception, the Company has sought opportunities in commercial and residential property for investment and acquired sites with and without planning permission to develop into quality residential units for rent, and developed medical centres, serviced apartments and offices. The business now employs directly and indirectly some 20 people and has net assets over £125 million.   As investors in property and developers, Ganco Assets has worked in Croydon for the last 20 years. Its current ongoing Croydon development is Melrose House, 42 Dingwall Road, this is an existing office block in Central Croydon, acquired with a view to conversion to residential apartments, the first phase of converting has been consented to 33 apartments, and the second phase will be a further 21 apartments.   #DCPartner #Collaboration #DevelopCroydon   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gBfcWtUg

London Gatwick opens applications for its 2025 apprenticeship programme. The airport is recruiting four engineering apprentices to start in August and one IT apprentice to start in September. The engineering apprenticeship is a four-year fixed contract leading to a fully qualified engineering technician status with industry-recognised qualifications. The IT apprenticeship is a two-year fixed contract, leading to a Level 3 IT technician qualification. The first apprentices at London Gatwick joined in 1977, marking over 48 years of experience. The airport has trained 300 apprentice engineers, and over a third have decided to remain at the airport. Building future skills has become an essential part of London Gatwick's sustainability policy - the Decade of Change. 🗓️ Applications are open until 10 March #FutureTalent #Apprenticeship #STEM Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSD_kiDE

The February activity round-up for SHW Property 1️⃣SHW sells Amsprop’s 4,103 sq ft Croydon warehouse to a logistics company for its own occupation. The business space was sold freehold with vacant possession. 2️⃣ On behalf of M&G plc, SHW has let Unit 8 Beddington Cross, a 3,985 sq ft high-spec, refurbished, modern light industrial warehouse, to a vehicle parts company, securing a record rent for the area. 3️⃣ SHW has let 9 Horatius Way, Silverwing Industrial Estate to Global HSE Group, securing the quoting rent. It has taken the end of terrace, 1,504 sq ft industrial and warehouse unit on a new five-year lease. 4️⃣ SHW, on behalf of an institutional investor, has secured three new lettings at the Redlands Centre in Coulsdon.  ✔️Unit 6 has been snapped up by Inspired Hair Supplies, who have taken the 2,230 sq ft of warehouse and office space for a 10-year term. ✔️Unit F1, comprising 1,238 sq ft of office space has been let on a new five-year lease to Glowarm Ltd. ✔️Unit 10, which offers 1,880 sq ft of warehouse and office space, has been taken by M & S Carpet & Flooring LLP on a 10-year lease. #CommercialProperty #IndustrialWarehouse #CroydonLetting Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dSKxvYs

HOLD Self Storage, a new, independent urban storage solution, developed by Londoners for Londoners, will arrive in Croydon. HOLD customers can book a range of unit sizes online, from stashing a few essentials to building inventory or creating a new creative product without rigid contracts. It is also equipped with 24-hour CCTV surveillance and PIN-access entry to ensure security. Additionally, HOLD aims to do things differently - it aims to be the catalyst for economic growth, contributing positively to the entire community. This is why the Croydon branch will offer 244 sqm for individual work pods and collaborative workspaces to help people and businesses flourish. According to its preliminary analysis, the self-storage facility will create almost 350 full-time jobs as a result of SME usage. 📍121 Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HH #CroydonCommunity #SmallBusinessCroydon #CroydonEconomy Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEmgfZ4S

Croydon Council and Transport for London (TfL) are working together to install the much-needed new bus shelters.🚏 The construction of the new shelters, which replace those removed in 2021, has begun, with the first ones now in place. The agreement with TfL will see them install, maintain, and regularly clean the new shelters with no capital or ongoing costs to the Council. More than 100 locations across the borough will get the new shelters and where shelters are being replaced, they will have the same functionality as the previous ones. With more than 88,000 people using the bus network in Croydon daily, it is hoped the new shelters will improve journeys and attract new passengers. #PublicTransport #PublicInfrastructure #CroydonBuses Read more: https://lnkd.in/ex5dnDPe