A long-term vision for change

The Croydon Project is a phased development – with progress well underway and more to come.

Key Milestones

Important steps that are already shaping the town centre

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Croydon community grant 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Croydon Community Grant Fund, with £15,000 available to help grassroots organisations…

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Step aside Taylor

Through June, Whitgift Square has been filled with music and dance as The BRIT School brought a free…

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Masterpieces in croydon

There is still time to catch a brilliant burst of world-class art in Croydon.

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Spring update

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Spring 2026 consultation which ran from 12 March to…

Project updates

Spring consultation launched

The spring consultation is now live on our website – click on the consultation tab to see the…

Community

From Swifties to Stormzy

Croydon has found itself on the global stage this month and in unmistakable Style thanks to Taylor Swift’s…

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has submitted a planning application to Croydon Council for a proposed package of external improvements to Centrale Shopping Centre, marking another milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Croydon town centre. The proposals introduce a new architectural approach to Centrale’s two main entrances on North End, featuring new glazing, higher quality materials and integrated lighting to create a brighter, clearer and more welcoming environment. The designs draw inspiration from Croydon’s local character and heritage and include measures to create better accessibility and enhance wayfinding. A major element of the plan is the reduction of dark recessed areas along North End, improving sightlines and enabling more active, useable shopfronts on one of the town centre’s busiest pedestrian streets. The works are the first phase of an aspired wider programme of improvements, and Centrale will remain open for trading throughout. Creating a more welcoming street front / facade will complement the recently launched Allders parade, in addition to Croydon Council’s anticipated upgrades to North End. All of this will enhance the attractiveness of central Croydon in parallel with the comprehensive regeneration of the Whitgift Centre site. The proposals reflect URW’s commitment to creating a more vibrant, accessible and confident town centre, with design changes that the public will begin to see and experience as the project progresses. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has submitted a planning application to Croydon Council for a proposed package of external improvements to Centrale Shopping Centre, marking another milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Croydon town centre. The proposals introduce a new architectural approach to Centrale’s two main entrances on North End, featuring new glazing, higher quality materials and integrated lighting to create a brighter, clearer and more welcoming environment. The designs draw inspiration from Croydon’s local character and heritage and include measures to create better accessibility and enhance wayfinding. A major element of the plan is the reduction of dark recessed areas along North End, improving sightlines and enabling more active, useable shopfronts on one of the town centre’s busiest pedestrian streets. The works are the first phase of an aspired wider programme of improvements, and Centrale will remain open for trading throughout. Creating a more welcoming street front / facade will complement the recently launched Allders parade, in addition to Croydon Council’s anticipated upgrades to North End. All of this will enhance the attractiveness of central Croydon in parallel with the comprehensive regeneration of the Whitgift Centre site. The proposals reflect URW’s commitment to creating a more vibrant, accessible and confident town centre, with design changes that the public will begin to see and experience as the project progresses. South Entrance Proposed shopfronts

Project updates

Application submitted

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has submitted a planning application to Croydon Council for a proposed package of external improvements to Centrale…

What's on

A year of progress

As we move into 2026, the past year stands out as an important period of progress for The…

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Behind the Scenes

Allders Parade is open and ready to welcome visitors, marking a new moment in the story of one…

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Standing together for safety

Croydon launches Bystander Intervention Training in memory of Elianne Andam. As part of its wider commitment to community…

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Game On

This year’s Develop Croydon Conference, themed “Croydon: Game On”, brought together business leaders, our local politicians and community…

Community

Celebrating community

As part of its wider commitment to the local community, The Croydon Project celebrated the latest recipients of…

A summer of culture

From BRIT School performances to National Gallery masterpieces and the return of Costa del Croydon, culture is flowing through Croydon this summer! Music, dance and world-class art are celebrating local creativity and turning everyday spaces into cultural destinations.

Now

Centrale improvements

Earlier in 2026 we got planning permission to upgrade Centrale's entrances. Centrale will stay open throughout the project, refreshed as the heart of shopping for the town centre.

Masterplan Engagement

In the autumn of 2026 we'll share the updates to our masterplan in a new phase of public consultation, this will include events, a digital exhibition and workshops with our NextGen Youth Panel.

Masterplan application

We will submit an outline planning application, if this is approved, it will set the framework for detailed planning applications to be submitted, and enable the start of the Whitgift Centre redevelopment.

Future

Now

A summer of culture

Centrale improvements

Earlier in 2026 we got planning permission to upgrade Centrale's entrances. Centrale will stay open throughout the project, refreshed as the heart of shopping for the town centre.

Masterplan engagement

In the autumn of 2026 we'll share the updates to our masterplan in a new phase of public consultation, this will include events, a digital exhibition and workshops with our NextGen Youth Panel.

Future

Masterplan application

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