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.