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6/19/2025, 12:59:56 PM

The London heat-health warning has now been upgraded to amber. ✅ Stay safe in the heat: 💧 Drink plenty of water 🕒 Stay in the shade or indoors during peak hours (11am-3pm) 🏃🏽 Avoid strenuous activity at the hottest parts of the day ❤️ Check in on elderly family, friends and neighbours, young children, and those with health conditions 💛 Tell StreetLink if you're concerned about a rough sleeper 🐶 Ensure pets are kept cool and hydrated Let’s look out for each other. Visit our website for more guidance on keeping safe and well during hot weather ☀️ https://orlo.uk/8mw4s

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6/16/2025, 7:32:49 AM

So far this grass cutting season we've cut over 3.3 million square metres of highway verges, that's the equivalent of around 480 Selhurst Park football pitches! ⚽

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6/18/2025, 3:59:23 PM

📍 It’s very hot in #Croydon this week ☀️ A yellow heat-health warning has been issued until Sunday. 🌡️ Stay safe in the heat: Wear cool, light clothing Carry water when travelling Avoid the sun during peak hours (11am–3pm). Check in on older adults, young children, and anyone who may need extra support. Tell StreetLink if you're concerned about a rough sleeper Let’s enjoy the sunshine responsibly and look out for one another 💛 https://www.croydon.gov.uk/community-and-safety/emergencies/extreme-weather-conditions/stay-safe-hot-weather

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6/19/2025, 2:04:58 PM

Join us for an LGBTQIA+ inclusive fostering drop-in session on: 📅 Tuesday 25th June 🕠 From 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Croydon Town Hall At Croydon, we believe every caring adult, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship status has the potential to change a child’s life. Because what matters most is love, stability, and a commitment to care, not outdated assumptions. We need foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds so if you have ever been held back from enquiring now is the time! Come and meet the team because we really want to meet you! For more information please visit: www.croydon.gov.uk/fostering Or call 0300 222 2112.

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6/12/2025, 1:58:12 PM

Croydon's Director of Public Health is recommending for everyone to make more time to enjoy activities such as dance, music and crafts to be happier and healthier, and feel more connected to your community. Find out more https://news.croydon.gov.uk/more-arts-and-creative-activities-to-boost-health-and-wellbeing/

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5/13/2025, 9:36:44 AM

Take part - Its #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, which one of these five recommended actions will you take to boost your health and wellbeing. #FiveWaysToWellbeing https://www.croydon.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-and-service-updates/health-wellbeing-advice/m

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5/13/2025, 11:29:37 AM

When did you last visit your local community pharmacy in Croydon? Tell us about your experiences whenever you're there to help make sure they're providing the right services to support people’s health and wellbeing. https://www.getinvolved.croydon.gov.uk/pharmaceutical-needs-assessment-2025

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5/14/2025, 3:12:21 PM

It’s Foster Care Fortnight! 💛 The perfect time to start a conversation on whether or not fostering is right for you and your family. Thinking about fostering? Now is the perfect time to start the conversation. The fostering team will be at the following locations ready to answer your questions: - 15 May: Whitgift Centre, 10am – 3:30pm, Croydon Town Hall 5:45 – 7pm (Information session) - 16 May: Thornton Heath Leisure Centre, 4–7pm - 20 May: Christ Church, Purley, 10am–12pm - 21 May: Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Purley, 10am–1:30pm - 22 May: Crystal Palace Leisure Centre, 4–7pm

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5/14/2025, 3:11:51 PM

This morning, Executive Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, launched #CroydonIsReady - a bold new vision to attract investment, deliver exciting developments and drive regeneration and growth across the borough. The event, held at BoxPark, brought together businesses, developers and partners to hear about the exciting plans 💜 You can read more about the growth plan here: https://bit.ly/4dnZd6u

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2/14/2025, 3:25:34 PM

The Council's town centre taskforce partner Change Grow Live is out in the community supporting rough sleepers on their journey to stability. The taskforce involves key organisations in Croydon helping to keep our borough cleaner, safer and healthier for everyone - a key priority for the Executive Mayor. https://youtu.be/lvOuzTBnASQ?si=j29SIlwNBpNq2_I7