London Borough of Croydon, GB
London Borough in England
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB partners with VALO on Smart Croydon bus shelter project
VALO will supply smart bus shelters to the borough for free as part of this 10-year agreement. The Smart Croydon shelters provide current traffic information and emergency messages on digital screens with audio capabilities. Transit riders stay connected during their journeys thanks to free public Wi-Fi at each stop. Local officials gather valuable data on air quality, noise, and traffic with built-in sensors. This project is the first of its type in the United Kingdom.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB increases access to affordable bikes with Pop-Up Bike Markets
Borough officials and Peddle My Wheels held five markets throughout Croydon in August 2021. Residents cleared garages and basements of unused bikes at each market. Mechanics from Peddle My Wheels repaired bikes prior to sale. The Pop-Up Bike Markets also highlighted the organization's Try Before You Bike program. Sellers received 100% of the purchase price, buyers acquired competitively priced bikes, and the council increased active travel in a cost-effective way.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB localizes services with Integrated Community Networks Plus
Borough officials developed a pilot of consolidated services often spread across multiple towns and cities. The ICN+ pilot assembled doctors, specialists, and community groups in a single Thornton Heath hub. These practitioners work together to address resident issues that go beyond singular diagnoses and social issues. Two additional hubs and six regional teams will expand ICN+ to the entire borough by the end of 2021.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB reopens for business with #LoveCroydonShopLocal campaign
The borough collaborated with high street businesses during the reopening from COVID-19 lockdown. An eight-member information team consulted with more than 1,000 shops on features like social-distancing stickers and QR codes. Visitors to Purley and South Norwood use the locally developed PalaceApp for shop deals and events. Croydon added banners and other signage throughout the borough to encourage continued vigilance against COVID-19.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB encourages green vehicle use with emissions-based public parking rates
Public parking spots throughout Croydon use a three-tiered pricing structure starting from January 2021. Electric vehicle owners receive 90% discounts on parking rates as part of the scheme. Tier 2 vehicles producing up to 185 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year receive 25% discounts. The scheme charges full rates for Tier 3 vehicles producing over the 185 kg threshold. Local drivers register their registration numbers to activate low-emissions discounts.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB leads initiative to train residents in mental health first aid
The council and Transport for London are seeking up to 1,000 residents to complete an online training course. The two-day course from MHFA England explains how trainees can assist others struggling with grief, stress, and anxiety. Croydon officials focused recruitment on teachers, transit employees, and community leaders with high volumes of public contact. This program follows initial studies of the mental health impacts of COVID-19.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Croydon, GB develops Gateway approach to financial insecurity using resident data
Council staffers created maps of resident journeys through public services before designing Gateway initiatives. A year-round support center for rough sleepers provides same-day evaluations and individualized housing assistance. The Food Club coordinates food aid, cooking courses, and financial literacy education from 30 organizations. All About Me connected residents with learning disabilities to retail qualifications.
London Borough of Croydon, GB
United Kingdom