Christmas and New Year Waste and Recycling Collections 2024/2025

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Waste and recycling (including clinical waste) collections will change during the weeks beginning 23 December 2024, 30 December 2024 and 6 January 2025. Collections will be up to 3 days later than usual.

Collections will return to normal from Monday 13 January 2025. Please remember to put your bins out by 6am on your collection day.

You can check your collection dates on the Croydon Council website here.

Croydon Council will be collecting your unwanted real Christmas trees from Monday 6 January 2023. Click here for more information.

Click here to read the December Issue of Recycling News (PDF, 10MB)

Planning Report – December 2024

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To find out the latest news on what is being planned in your local area, check out our latest Planning Report with up-to-date information on Planning Applications including developments in:

  • The Glade
  • Homer Road
  • Oak Way
  • Orchard Rise
  • Orchard Way
  • Tower View
  • Wickham Road

With the latest updates on the NEW National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and all the news on the Revised Croydon Local Plan.

Also, take a look at the MORA Planning App, which gives you an easy way to track all the current and recent planning applications within the MORA area. It’s simple to use and free for you to access.

Have Your Say – Croydon’s Addiscombe East-West Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety Proposals

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The Addiscombe East and West Neighbourhood Project started in October 2023 after residents raised road safety issues about the high level of through traffic in some residential roads.

The solid colour on the map is the outer boundary of the area the scheme covers. Neighbourhoods outside of the area are still part of the overall consultation.

Resident involvement and objectives
Since October 2023 the Council has been working with representatives from local resident associations including:

  • East Croydon Community Organisation  (ECCO)
  • H.O.M.E. Residents’ Association
  • Addiscombe & Shirley Park Residents’ Association (ASPRA)
  • Blackhorse Residents’ Association
  • CHASE Residents’ Association
  • Whitgift Estate Residents’ Association
  • Parkhill Residents’ Association

A co-design exercise was held on 27 January 2024 with representatives from the resident associations in the borough.

View the outcomes of the co-design exercise (PDF, 4KB)

The key objectives of this project are to:

  • reduce the level of through traffic in the residential roads in the map
  • reduce traffic speeds where vehicles are going above the speed limit and reduce the perception of road danger
  • improve road safety
  • encourage more walking and cycling

To help achieve these objectives we have been working closely and collaboratively with representatives from resident associations within and also outside of the borough to co-design solutions to improve their neighbourhoods.

We will continue to:

  • build on relationships with residents
  • work together to find the best solutions
  • be clear about the key aims and objectives of the project and its scope
  • ensure residents have opportunities to offer their solutions to resolve traffic and road safety problems
  • communicate regularly to keep residents informed and involved throughout the various project stages

Click here for more information and documents about the proposed objectives and measures

Have your say
Complete our survey and have your say on our set of proposals to address through traffic and road safety issues in the Addiscombe East-West neighbourhood.

Trading Standards – A Guide to Buying Toys this Christmas

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With Christmas fast approaching, the excitement of finding the perfect toys for children fills the air.

However, while you’re busy contemplating the latest trends and most desired gifts, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. This guide will help you navigate key advice to ensure that your purchases are not only fun but also safe for your little ones.

In the UK, the General Product Safety Regulations 1994 lay the groundwork for ensuring that toys and other products are safe for consumer use. Under these regulations, manufacturers are required to make sure their products are safe before they reach the market. As a shopper, you should look for signs that the manufacturer is compliant with these regulations.

Key things to consider include:

  • Product Labels: Ensure the toys come with proper labelling that indicates compliance with safety regulations.
  • Safety Warnings: Pay attention to any warnings regarding age suitability. Toys designed for older children may not be safe for younger ones.

Toy Safety Regulations 2011
In addition to the general safety regulations, the Toy Safety Regulations 2011 provide more specific guidelines about toys. These regulations set strict safety standards that all toys sold in the UK must adhere to.

To stay informed, you should look for toys that:

  • Meet British or European Standards: If a toy carries the BS EN 71 mark, you can be assured it has passed safety tests specifically designed for toys.
  • Have no Small Parts: For children under three, avoid toys with small parts that can present a choking hazard.

This applies to both toys bought in a shop or online