Local Election 2026 - We Ask, what do you think?
On Thursday, May 7th Croydon goes to the polls and a new council will be elected. There will be new councillors and a new mayor.
At Croydon Climate Action we have a set of Asks for the place we live in and we will be sending them to prospective politicians. What do you want? Send us your comments and suggestions.
Green Spaces and Places
Stop using poisonous pesticides and support communities to create Green Streets
Make our streets safe and clean
Make sure green spaces are available to everyone and they are protected and enhanced
Support clean local energy
CleanAir4Croydon
Stop the Beddington incinerator breaking agreed emission limits and refuse any further expansion
Ensure all air quality monitors are working in Croydon
Implement school and neighbourhood clean air zones
Support expansion of sustainable personal and public transport
Implement a plan to remove Croydon's Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) designation
Croydon Water Watch
Make sure our local waterways such as the Wandle and South Norwood Country Park are protected from pollution
Make sure the regulator monitors our waterways and enforces penalties
Ensure Croydon has a comprehensive flood plan that takes Climate Change increased rainfall into account
Croydon Net Zero
Make sure Croydon Council have a costed and resourced plan to achieve net zero
Promote climate and biodiversity education across Croydon
Promote plant based food across Croydon
Support community energy in Croydon