Tilgate Park’s Magical Christmas has returned to the Walled Garden for another year of exciting activities for all the family. Santa is already fully booked for his scheduled appearances, but there is still half-price entry to Tilgate Nature Centre amongst the promotions this weekend, and from December 16 to 22…

A multi-million outline design has been agreed by the Cabinet at its meeting this week for the Station Gateway public realm and bus station improvements. This will deliver major improvements to the area around the bus station and along The Martletts which links County Mall to Queens Square.  A more…

Crawley Borough Council and its contractors Mears and Wates are supporting local foodbank charities The Easter Team and Free Shop Crawley this Christmas. The council has set up a donation station at the Town Hall for both charities, while Wates has delivered more than 200 advent calendars and festive food to The…

A new Deputy Chief Executive has been appointed at Crawley Borough Council. Chris Page will take on the role, subject to Full Council approval on 13 December, following a rigorous selection process. Chris brings a wealth of experience from the local government and charity sectors over 15 years. He has worked…

Residents are being urged to buy local this Christmas and ‘keep it in Crawley'. Spending money in Crawley instead of online or out of town helps the local economy and keeps the town centre and neighbourhood parades vibrant. Keeping it local also helps to create and retain jobs, pumps money back into the Crawley…

A new, fully accessible Changing Places toilet has been installed and opened at K2 Crawley helping increase the ability of people with complex needs to use local facilities. Changing Places toilets (CPTs) are specially equipped for people with significant learning and physical disabilities, and their carers, to use…

Voluntary and community organisations working in Crawley can now apply online for strategic grants of £5,000 or more from Crawley Borough Council. This funding programme aims to support local voluntary and community groups. Projects and services must meet the council’s priorities for funding. The council awards…

A colourful banner representing the multitude of nationalities in Crawley has been unveiled at the Town Hall. Diverse Crawley commissioned local artist Sam Murray to create the 2m by 1m fabric banner to mark the 75th anniversary of Crawley becoming a new town in 2022. It was displayed at festivals and events during…

Christmas in Crawley starts on Friday 17 November with a series of events and entertainments which culminate with the Christmas tree lights switch-on the following day. Crawley Borough Council and the Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) are collaborating to bring Santa, singers, silent disco, fire…

A much-needed housing development named after the late Raj Sharma, who was twice Mayor of Crawley, has been officially opened with an on-site ceremony. The building, on Brighton Road in Southgate, was named in honour of Raj, who was elected to represent Southgate in 2014 and was Mayor of Crawley in 2016 to 2017 and…