Tram closures
School holidays and tram works go hand in hand. This time it's the turn of the Town Centre. From 23:00 on Wednesday 5th August to Monday 31st August trams will only operate between Wimbledon and Reeves Corner and East Croydon to New Addington/ Beckenham Junction. No trains round the town centre or to Elmers End... Read more
An update from Natasha Irons MP on the footbridge at East Croyon Station
The Bridge to Nowhere Project will resume I’m pleased to share a long-overdue update on the East Croydon Station footbridge. The bridge, which was built in 2012 but whose footbridge has never opened to the public, is now set to open in 2027. I can confirm that yesterday, funding agreements between Croydon Council, Network Rail and Menta Regeneration were signed. Network Rail’s contractor is expected to begin work this summer, meaning the project can now move forward. Since being ... Read more
No barbecues in parks
Barbecues are not allowed in parks. Another area of burnt grass has been found in a local Park with coals near by. At its simplest children could get burnt and dogs could wander over the embers. Even worse, in this hot and dry weather large areas of the park - or even parts of ParkHill itself could go up in flames. So confine your barbecues to your house or if you have no garden settle for the grill on your cooker. Safer to take a picnic to the park.... Read more
Issue 150 of Park Hill News
Look out for the Spring 2026 edition of Park Hill News coming to your letter box. It can also be found in the Newsletter Archive on this website.... Read more
A postbox to enjoy
The post box in Chichester Road is well looked after. Its current topper, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London is quite spectacular. a complete zoo on top of a pillar box.... Read more
Spring newsletter from the Friends of Lloyd Park
The Friends of Lloyd Park Spring newsletter includes news of funding for a wildflower meadow, replacement of some playground equipment ad ideas for the use of the bowling green site. to read the full newsletter, click here... Read more
Arts Society Croydon
Attached is the summer programme for the Arts Society Croydon.... Read more
Cafe in Park Hill Park reopens
Water Tower Teas in Park Hill Psrk has reopened for the 2026 season. Hope we have plenty of good weather to enjoy a break on the way round or through the park... Read more
New-fangled post box
The post box on Park Hill Riad near the corner of Selborne Road looks as though it has been reborn. it has solar panels, a QR code and a larger opening for small parcels. To use these facilities you need to scan the R code and enter details on the Royal Mail app. If you won't or can't do those you will still have to go to s Post Office. There is a slot like there always was so you can still post a letter with a stamp on it. But the next collection day seems stuck at Fri and the post box is not... Read more
Love your local park
For most of us, Park Hill Park is our nearest green space. to learn more about the park, and how you can help.... Read more
Still more Roadworks
it seems you can't move without coming across roadworks. TfL warn that repairs to the Barclay Road rail bridge mean overnight road closures and diversions. details in attached letter.... Read more
Toddler Group
A reminder of the Toddler Group at St Matthew's on Thursday afternoons. Toys for children to play with while carers can chat and meet old and new friends.... Read more
Friends of Lloyd Park Newsletter
Click to read the full newsletter. Read what is (or is not)happening in the Park;Nnote the paragraph at the end on how to pay your subscription which like PHRAs is a bargain at £5 a year.... Read more
TRam network closures
School half term must be approaching. Tram closures are planned to enable essential track work from Wednesday 11th to Wednesday 25th February No trams will operate between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End or New Addington Replacement bus services will operate between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Elmers End, and between East Croydon and New Addington. Each service will operate every 10-15 minutes The replacement buses will serve all tram stops except Lebanon R... Read more
Post box
I found myself glad I had posted my Christmas cards in good time for once. Hopefully other users of the post box o Park Hill Road near the corner of Selborne Road did the same. The box is all wrapped up and unavailable waiting to be automated. It's not April 1 but an internet search tells me about new features coming - solar panels will fuel the use of a QR code (I hope better than the one supposed to find the nearest working post box does - it's distorted by the sticky tape). The mouth will be ... Read more
