Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon

It's my priority to drive forward the regeneration of our town centre, so it becomes a cleaner, safer and vibrant place - restoring pride in Croydon. There are lots of projects in motion here at the council and we will continue to bring you regular updates and information on how to get involved. The consultation on our Town Centre Regeneration Strategy continues this month. Thank you to everyone who has taken part already - I'm committed to listening to our residents and making sure your views help to shape our vision for the future town centre. More information on the latest exhibition and events can be found on the Croydon Urban Room website.

We're working closely with our partners at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield as they develop a masterplan for the Whitgift Centre and surrounding area, to make sure our vision is aligned. This week I visited their exhibition at Croydon Urban Room, in the Whitgift Centre, to see their new masterplan framework. They're proposing a mixed development of shops, new homes and offices, as well as more greenery and better walking routes connecting areas in North End. Get down to the Urban Room if you can and find out more.

Remembrance services

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Remembrance ceremonies on Sunday and on Armistice Day. I was especially pleased to see young people from Croydon's schools taking part, ensuring that the legacies of the First and Second World Wars are never forgotten by future generations.

25 years of Ismaili Mosque

This year marks the 25^th anniversary of Ismaili Mosque in Croydon and on Friday I was honoured to visit and to help mark this very special event.

A Very Croydon Christmas

Today I'll be switching on the festive lights in South Croydon, which are kindly funded by local businesses. I hope the lights and decorations going up around the borough bring a bit of festive cheer at this darkest time of year. It's certainly going to be A Very Croydon Christmas, with lots of events and festivities to take part in throughout December. Visit the Culture Croydon website for more details.

Have a good weekend.

Jason Perry

Executive Mayor of Croydon