Andy Stranack

Progress on fairer funding reflects years of formal engagement and cross-party collaboration across London. I welcome the Government listening to the representations made for Croydon. The priority now is responsible delivery for residents and continued financial stability.

Big news for Croydon. With the Transport Secretary’s approval of London Gatwick’s second runway, thousands of new jobs and millions in investment are now within reach. Just 14 minutes from the terminal, Croydon is a key gateway in the Gatwick Airport Economic Zone - powering skills, logistics and growth. @Gatwick_Airport currently supports 3,680 Croydon jobs and contributes £265m to our economy - a figure set to rise through more skilled jobs, new supply chain opportunities, and greater investment in infrastructure and training. We signed an Economic Growth Charter with London Gatwick - accelerating our shared plan for a modern, connected Croydon at the heart of the South East economy. As the region’s powerhouse, we are putting #confidenceincroydon

I met with our expanding Compliance Team - here to tackle the broken windows effect by cracking down on fly-tipping, waste on land, and public eyesores across Croydon. Meet the team: 👉Ken Thompson - our experienced enforcement lead, on the frontline since last year 👉Timothy Flowerday - bringing fresh energy and focus to compliance work 👉Cheuk Hei Titus Lam - boosting our capacity to take swift action Together, they are part of our Zero Tolerance approach - reclaiming our streets from neglect and lawlessness. 📲 See something wrong? Report it via the Love Clean Streets app so we can take action.

I’m delighted to announce that the GLA has awarded us £53.8 MILLION of Government Housing Grant to commence the redevelopment of Regina Road, which Labour left to rot. We are putting Council Tenants first, and providing residents with the homes they deserve.

Tonight, I will present to Croydon Council a balanced budget, which: - Is financially sound - Cleans up our town - Invests in our Town Centre - Improves our Council housing - Supports residents Take a look 👇

Croydon's current library service is not delivering as it should, with many libraries open just 2 days a week. The days of ‘salami slicing’ hours since the Council's bankruptcy cannot continue - it is unfair on residents and library staff. Read more 👇 jasonperry.uk/news/listening…

We will be in direct contact with anyone affected if our investigation does uncover a fault in the system. There will be a further update this week.2/2

📢 Croydon Mayor's Question Time📢 I will be in New Addington for my fifth Mayoral Question Time. Come and quiz me on my priorities for Croydon and the council's work. Open to all local residents, this allows you to voice the concerns that matter to you. tinyurl.com/MQTNewAddington

Fun festivities at Coulsdon Yuletide Magic this afternoon! 🎄🎅

Fantastic news that govt. has awarded £18.5 million of Levelling Up Funding to Croydon, recognising the excellent work being undertaken. ‘Reconnected Croydon’ will restore pride in our borough and reinvigorate our town centre. gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up… – at Croydon, London

I am devastated to hear that the teenage girl who was stabbed in the town centre this morning has tragically died. The Council are in touch with the police and will fully support their investigations. Our whole community's thoughts are with the victim's family and friends. [1/2]