💚This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we joined @SamaritansCharity , First Rail London and local partners in West Croydon to support our community.💚
We were out offering a listening ear, signposting to #mentalhealth services, and sharing tea, coffee and plenty of smiles ☕😊
Moments like this remind us how important it is to check in with one another and create spaces where people feel heard and supported.
You are not alone 💬
@cvacroydon
Good news - the new Tobacco & Vapes law makes it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 Jan 2009. 🚭
✅ It's protecting the health of children and young people
✅ Tackling youth vaping
✅ Supports a smoke-free future
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and death – but it’s never too late to quit.
💙 Live Well Croydon offers FREE, personalised stop smoking support
➡️ Get help and be up to 4x more likely to quit
Go to the latest news link in our bio to find out more.
🎶✨Don't miss Surprised!, the free festival coming to Croydon THIS WEEKEND on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.✨🎶 Curated by Shri Sriram and Drum the Bass, expect bold contemporary sounds, global influences and high‑energy live performances — from Bollywood Brass Band to DJs, classical traditions and powerful collaborations. Join us at the Whitgift Centre and North End as sounds from around the world fill our streets.
The illustration for Surprised! is by local Croydon artist Skye Baker.
Find out more and book here: /DsuVs
👋 Looking for something free and family friendly this May half term?
To celebrate 100 years of Ashburton Park, we’re running a FREE archaeology project for all ages during the May half term.
You’ll get the chance to take part in real archaeological activities with expert archaeologists from AOC Archaeology — no experience needed, just curiosity!
It’s a great way to:
• Spend time outdoors
• Meet people in the local area
• Learn something new together
Whether you drop in for an open session or join a themed family activity, everyone is welcome.
Photos by Glenn Foster.
Jason Perry has begun his second term as Executive Mayor of Croydon, following a renewed mandate from residents to continue building on the work of his first four years.
Top of the Mayor’s agenda are clean, safe streets; a confident, thriving town centre; stronger local high streets and tougher enforcement measures with a zero-tolerance approach to crime and antisocial behaviour.
The results for the Mayor of Croydon election have been declared and Jason Stephen Perry (LOCAL CONSERVATIVE) is elected. Full results:
Jason Stephen Perry (LOCAL CONSERVATIVES) 35,871
Rowenna Frances Davis (LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE PARTY) 34,758
Peter Underwood (GREEN) 19,404
Ben Flook (REFORM UK) 14,467
Richard Howard (LIBERAL DEMOCRATS) 7,815
Michael Pusey MBE (TAKING THE INITIATIVE PARTY OF BRITAIN) 2,597
Joseph Jose 1,568
Benjamin Goldstone (TRADE UNIONIST AND SOCIAL COALITION) 461
Turnout: 40.99%
The count for local ward councillors will start tomorrow morning (Saturday 9 May).
The verification has started at the Croydon count for the mayoral and local councillor elections.
Votes for the Mayor of Croydon election will be counted today (8 May) and votes for the local ward councillors will be counted on Saturday (9 May).
We’ll be announcing all results as soon as they are available here on Instagram, as well as on our website.
Polling stations are now closed. A big thank you to all the hard-working staff who are involved in giving us all a chance to have our say.
Votes for the Mayor of Croydon election will be counted tomorrow (Friday 8 May) and votes for the local ward councillors will be counted on Saturday (9 May).
We’ll be announcing all results as soon as they are available here on Instagram, as well as on our website.
#Croydonelections
⏳ There’s just one hour left to vote for the Mayor of Croydon and local ward councillors.
🕰️ Polling stations close at 10pm.
🪪 Remember to bring your photo ID.
#GetCroydonVoting #CroydonVotes #LocalElections
Polling stations are still open 🗳️
You can still cast your vote for the Mayor of Croydon and your local ward councillors.
🕰️ Polling stations are open until 10pm.
🪪 Don’t forget to bring your photo ID.
#GetCroydonVoting #CroydonVotes #LocalElections
✉️ Not handed in your postal vote yet? There’s still time to hand it in at any Croydon polling station or at Croydon Town Hall reception.
📝 You’ll need to complete and attach a postal vote return form. Staff at the polling station and the town hall are on hand to help with this.
#GetCroydonVoting #CroydonVotes #LocalElections
