CROYDON: Boris backs Croydon regeneration

8:28am Thursday 22nd May 2008

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Boris Johnson has backed plans for the extensive regeneration of the borough.

At Mayor's Question Time this week, 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."