Crawley Community Youth Service has been awarded a £19,000 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund by Crawley Borough Council to support the opening of a new senior youth club and the continuation of its after-school club at Broadfield Community Centre.The funding is helping to provide a safe, welcoming space for…

Residents enjoyed a day of community celebration at Elies Play Café, Millpond Adventure Playground, where local leaders joined in the festivities.The Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Marion Ayling, Leader of Crawley Borough Council, Councillor Michael Jones, Cabinet member for Community Engagement, Councillor Sue Mullins…

A vibrant new mosaic has been unveiled at Broadfield Barton shopping parade, marking a fresh chapter for a much-loved community artwork.The Mayor of Crawley was joined by fellow councillors, residents and local stakeholders on Wednesday 27 May to officially reveal the new installation, created by artist Sue Penrose…

Crawley Borough Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Marion Ayling has been elected as the Mayor for Crawley for the Civic Year 2026/2027. The election was held at the council’s Annual General Meeting (22 May). Councillor Imran Ashraf has been elected as Deputy Mayor of Crawley.In addition, there is one…

The mosaic located at Broadfield Barton parade is set to be given a new lease of life, with a brand new mosaic by artist Sue Penrose to be unveiled on Wednesday 27 May at 4.30pm.The Broadfield ‘making a mark’ project has been present in the shopping parade for 20 years but sadly wear and tear has taken its toll and…

Crawley Borough Council is proud to celebrate the success of the Crawley Community Awards 2026, which took place yesterday (19 May) at The Hawth for an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration.Organised by Crawley Borough Council in association with The Hawth and the Crawley Observer, and supported by headline…

STEM in the Park returned to Crawley’s Memorial Gardens on Saturday 16 May, welcoming families and young people for a day of STEM exploration.Delivered by The STEM Hub at Canterbury Christ Church University and sponsored by Crawley Borough Council, London Gatwick Airport and the Sussex & Surrey Institute of…

Crawley Borough Council want to hear your views on the potential renewal of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), which prohibits alcohol-related nuisance and antisocial behaviour across the town.The council has had these borough-wide controls in place since 2006 and the order was renewed in 2023 to address impacts…

Crawley High Street will come alive with music on Thursday 18 June as Crawley Borough Council launches the first of its brand-new, free, High Street Summer Sounds live music events with headline act, The Cureheads.This year marks 50 years since The Cure formed in Crawley and residents and visitors are set to enjoy a…

Crawley Borough Council has appointed Councillor Julian Charatan as the Cabinet member for Public Protection.Councillor Charatan, who has represented Ifield ward since 2023, takes on responsibility for the Public Protection portfolio, which includes services that help keep the borough safe, including environmental…