This year’s Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June was marked in Crawley with a commemorative ceremony, continuing the town’s commitment to honouring and supporting those who serve and have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces.Organised by Crawley Borough Council and supported by Crawley’s Civil Military Partnership,…

A new commemorative plaque has been unveiled in Tilgate Park to honour former estate workers who lost their lives during the First World War.The plaque recognises the labourers, gardeners, and gamekeepers who once worked at Tilgate and left to serve in 1914, never returning. It ensures their connection to the park,…

Crawley Borough Council has launched a six-week public consultation on Crawley 2040: A new Economic Vision and Growth Plan, setting out a long-term ambition for the borough’s future growth.The consultation was formally launched at the Invest Crawley Conference on 10 June, chaired by Jo Gumb of White Label Creative,…

The Armed Forces Day flag has been raised at the Town Hall and is now being flown in Memorial Gardens ahead of Crawley Borough Council’s Armed Forces Day event on Saturday (27 June). The event marks the town’s continued commitment to honouring and supporting those who serve and have served in His Majesty’s Armed…

Crawley Borough Council is inviting residents, businesses, organisations and visitors to share their views on the draft Town Centre East Regeneration Plan, which sets out the council’s ambitious long-term vision to enhance this key part of Crawley, creating a more vibrant, connected and attractive town centre.The Town…

Tilgate Zoo has announced it is taking part in the Great British Summer Saving scheme, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a fantastic day out for less with discounted entry ticket prices from 25 June to 1 September.The scheme aims to help families and visitors make the most of the holiday season by reducing the…

Crawley Borough Council will be launching its new weekly food waste collection service for individual households across the borough in the autumn.The new service is being introduced as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms under the Environment Act 2021, which require councils in England to provide…

Crawley Borough Council has completed refurbishment of the Loppets Road play area in Tilgate and Ifield Green play area.These refurbishments form part of the council’s wider playground investment programme, fully funded by developers through Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy payments. Each scheme has been…

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…