We were notified of an outbreak of Covid-19 at The Downsman pub in Crawley earlier this week and since then Public Health England has been organising contact tracing of staff and customers. There are 16 confirmed cases of coronavirus with a link to the pub and while this is a relatively small number and may not be…

The new Mayor of Crawley is Councillor Francis Guidera. Councillor Guidera was elected Mayor at the Annual Crawley Borough Council meeting on Wednesday 15 July. Cllr Guidera was first elected to represent Tilgate ward in 2015 and was re-elected in 2019. He was born at Crawley Hospital in 1975 and attended…

Crawley Borough Council is offering a limited, appointment-only service at the Town Hall from Wednesday (22 July). The Town Hall, on The Boulevard, has been closed since 24 March following government guidance. It will reopen for you to pay in cash if you’re unable to pay via our other channels, drop-off or…

As we spend more time at home, it is more important than ever for residents to be considerate and supportive of their neighbours. Many of us have had to adjust to new routines and ways of living due to the pandemic and as a result, may not be aware of the impact this has on our neighbours.  From regular,…

The animals are getting ready to welcome visitors back to Tilgate Nature Centre! Crawley Borough Council’s hugely-popular visitor attraction – located in beautiful Tilgate Park and home to more than 100 different species – will reopen on Monday (20 July) to visitors with pre-purchased tickets only. All entry…

Crawley Borough Council’s latest landmark housing development is nearing completion. Bridgefield House is among one of the new residential developments currently being built in the town centre. Situated along Northgate Avenue, close to the town centre, the council purchased the land in 2018 and is working with…

Crawley Borough Council want to hear your views on introducing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), which would prohibit alcohol related nuisance and anti-social behaviour in the town. The council intend to introduce the PSPO under Section 59 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, prohibiting…

The council’s new Crawley Homes contractors are now making visit to council tenants.  Mears and Wates Living Space were appointed by the council in November 2019 and will be managing responsive repairs, planned maintenance and empty dwellings for Crawley Homes properties.  The 10 year contract will…

The Crawley Wellbeing team offers a free and confidential health and wellbeing service to individuals and workplaces in the town. The service, funded by Public Health West Sussex, is here to support your workplace and employees to make positive changes that will improve overall mental and physical health. …

An empty retail unit in Crawley town centre has been filled, in a really positive move for the town’s retail offering and a welcome boost for the town centre economy. Previously occupied by HMV, the unit located in the Martletts has been taken over by Dunelm. The company has introduced a brand new ‘Edit’ store,…