Croydon pushes for Borough of Culture

Croydon Council says it will renew its bid for the title in 2023 after losing out to Waltham Forest and Brent in the previous competition. Councillor Oliver Lewis said Croydon is "a borough on the rise": "as we regenerate we are proud to be known not for only concrete towers, but for an ever-changing skyline – and as a place of energy, creativity and pride."