Crawley Borough Council is exploring the possibility of applying for city status on the 75th anniversary of becoming a new town. Councillors will discuss whether to enter the Civic Honours competition, which is part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, at a meeting on Wednesday 20 October. The Civic…

Kingsgate Car Park in Crawley town centre is to close from Monday (11 October) for a two-month refurbishment. The car park, in Kingsgate opposite the Memorial Gardens, is owned by Crawley Borough Council and has been leased to National Car Parks (NCP). NCP will hand back the car park to the council on Monday;…

Improvements to Crawley’s Historic High Street are helping to create a vibrant café culture and reduce anti-social behaviour. Three of the large planters, which had been used to conceal items and attracted anti-social behaviour, have been removed by Crawley Borough Council at the request of High Street businesses…

Crawley Borough Council is sponsoring the Professional Services Firm of the Year award at the 14th Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. The council provides a wide range of services to more than 3,400 businesses across the borough, supporting and promoting them by organising events and initiatives. It aims to…

Brand new town centre Christmas lights will deliver a ‘wow’ factor for residents and visitors this festive season. Crawley Borough Council has selected Gala Lights as the preferred bidder to provide bespoke lights. The contract is for three years and is being funded by Crawley Borough Council and the Crawley Town…

Applications for planning permission in the majority of Crawley will now have to demonstrate to Crawley Borough Council as the Local Planning Authority that they do not increase pressure on water resources – in other words show that they are “water neutral”. This follows a position statement from Natural England,…

Crawley Borough Council is introducing a new, easy way to park and pay in Tilgate and Fisherman’s car parks with the MiPermit Pay and Stay cashless parking payment system. In addition to paying by cash or card, parking can be paid for via a smartphone app, online portal, text or phone call and there is no need to…

Crawley Wellbeing has launched a consultation looking for feedback from local residents and local groups regarding the Crawley BMX inclusive track and Wheels for Wellbeing sessions. Over the years, Crawley Wellbeing has delivered weekly disability cycling sessions with qualified and experienced coaches and the…

In the run up to COP26, the United Nations Climate talks later this year in Glasgow, Crawley Borough Council is encouraging the local community to join the conversation about climate change. It has organised a number of local activities as part of the Great Big Green Week, taking place from 18 – 26 September, which…

Crawley Borough Council continues to tackle fly-tipping with the promotion of the Let’s SCRAP fly-tipping campaign around the town and the appointment of an Environmental Crime Officer to focus on investigation and proactive management of fly-tipping incidents.  The Let’s SCRAP fly-tipping campaign banners…