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Exterior of a polling station

Register to vote in the UK General Election by 18 June

A general election will take place on Thursday 4 July, where the country will vote for Members of Parliament to represent 650 constituencies at Westminster.

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An older person with a care worker

Peer review highlights strong vision for adult social care

Adult social care invited Local Government Association (LGA) to do the review as part of our commitment to improving services.

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L-R: Deputy Civic Mayor Cllr Richard Chatterjee, and Civic Mayor Cllr Kola Agboola, in mayoral robes shaking hands

New Civic Mayor and Deputy for Croydon appointed

Councillor Kola Agboola was appointed Civic Mayor for 2024-25, with Councillor Richard Chatterjee assisting as Deputy Civic Mayor.

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Mayor Perry & Cllr Roche with local park users and ward councillors in front of new playground equipment in Purley Way Playing Fields

More upgraded playgrounds for children to enjoy this summer

We've opened another two refurbished playgrounds as part of a programme to upgrade play areas across the borough.