Boris Johnson has backed plans for the extensive regeneration of Croydon.
At Mayor's Question Time today, the new mayor praised Croydon's new developments, such as the recently approved Croydon Gateway, as "adornments" to the area, stating that he supports "wonderful new high rises" where appropriate.
The Croydon Gateway development, also known as Ruskin Square, is between East Croydon train station and Croydon town centre. It will include apartments, affordable homes, landscaped open space, office space, cafés, brasseries, restaurants and a new theatre.
Steve O'Connell, Conservative London Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton, said: "Croydon Council is working hard to transform the borough after years of neglect. It's great to have the support and encouragement of London's new mayor and I am looking forward to working with him to deliver Croydon's much-needed improvements."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article