Events and updates
The Civic Mayor attends a range of events during the year, and this is an important part of their role. Some are organised by the council, but most are arranged by others.
There are 6 kinds of engagement:
- Civic events, for example, Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day
- Community events, for example, invitations from local organisations such as opening new shops or fairs.
- Charity events, such as fundraisers. These might be organised by the Civic Mayor and the Mayor’s Charity Board, or by non-council organisations
- Out of borough events, for example, other Mayor’s events, invitations from national organisations with no Croydon connection. Other events out of the borough would only be recommended where there is a strong link to Croydon
- Royal events or visits by dignitaries. These can be organised by the council or other organisations
- Civic Mayor's Community events. These are organised by the Civic Mayor with support from The Civic Mayor’s Office and funded from The Civic Mayor’s events budget. For example, Christmas Carols
Remembrance Sunday
The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee invites you to attend the Remembrance Sunday commemorations on Sunday 9 November 2025.
The traditional wreath-laying ceremony will take place in Katharine Street at 10.30am. This year, the two-minute silence will take place at the Cenotaph, followed by a hymn and prayer, following a format similar to that used in London.
Wreath laying
You can lay a wreath if you wish to do so.
Meet outside the Spread Eagle pub on Katharine Street at 10.20am. You will be called forward at a time in the ceremony to lay your wreath.
You can buy a wreath from the Royal British Legion or by calling 0345 845 1945.
There will be not be a Civic Service of Remembrance at Croydon Minster this year. However, the Minster will be holding its own service at 3pm, to which members of the public are invited.
Event details
Date
Sunday 9 November 2025 at 10.30am
Location
Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP by noon, 5 November 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Armistice Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee for a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day, on Tuesday 11 November 2025.
Event details
Date
Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 11am
Location
Cenotaph on Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP by noon, 5 November 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Fundraising dinner at Dawat, Norbury
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee at a fundraising dinner.
Event details
Date
Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 7pm
Price
£35 per person or £240 for a table of 8
Location
Dawat, 1416 London Rd, Norbury, London SW16 4BZ
Payment
Ref: [Your name] - Dawat
Account name: The Mayor's Charity
Sort code: 56-00-46
Account number: 31221742
Please can you RSVP with payment by 17 November 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
St Andrew's Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee to mark St Andrew's Day, as he raises the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
Friday 28 November 2025 at 10am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 25 November 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee, along with colleagues from Croydon’s Staff Disability Network, to mark the day by raising the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 12pm
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 27 November 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Kenyan Independence Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Kenyan flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
Friday 12 December 2025 at 1pm
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 9 December 2025 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
LGBT History Month
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
2 February 2026 at 10am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 29 January 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Solidarity with Ukraine
The Ukrainian flag will be flown on the morning of 24 February and will be taken down at the end of the day.
This flag-raising does not have a ceremony.
St David's Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
27 February 2026 at 10am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 24 February 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Ghana Independence Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Ghanaian flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
6 March 2026 at 1pm
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 3 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
St Patrick's Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
17 March 2026 at 10am
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 12 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Bangladesh Independence Day
You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Bangladesh flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.
Event details
Date
26 March 2026 at 1pm
Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 23 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.
Civic events
The Civic Mayor is the official civic host at many annual civic events. The annual civic events at which The Civic Mayor usually officiates are:
- Holocaust Memorial Day (January)
- Pongal, Hindu Harvest Festival (January)
- International Mother Language Day (February)
- Annual Meeting of the Council (May)
- Civic Service of Thanksgiving (June)
- Armed Forces Day (June)
- Official visit to Arnhem to commemorate the Battle of Arnhem (September)
- Remembrance Day (November)
- Civic Multi Faith Event (November)
- Tram Memorial (November)
- Armistice Day (November)
- Minster Service (December)
Flag raising events
- 2 June: Raise the Flag for Pride
- 13 June: Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
- 20 June: Windrush Day
- 20 June: Birthday of The Prince of Wales
- 23 June: Armed Forces Day
- 4 July: NHS and Frontline Workers Day
- 14 August: Pakistan Independence Day
- 15 August: Indian Independence Day
- 15 August: VJ Day
- 9 October: Ugandan Independence Day
- 28 November: St Andrew's Day
- 3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- 9 December: Kenyan Independence Day
- 2 February: LGBT History Month
- 24 February: Solidarity with Ukraine
- 27 February: St David's Day
- 6 March: Ghana Independence Day
- 17 March: St Patrick's Day
- 26 March: Bangladesh Independence Day
Previous events
- 15 August 2025, Indian Independence Day flag raising
- 15 August 2025, VJ Day commemoration and flag raising
- 14 August 2025, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising
- 3 July 2025, Charity Golf Day and Dinner
- 9 July 2025, Smile launch event
- 15 June 2025, Civic service of thanksgiving
- 6 May 2025, The Civic Mayor of Croydon Awards
- 25 April 2025, Charity Gala Dinner and Dance
- 6 March 2025, Covid-19 Day of Reflection
- 25 February 2025, International Mother Language Day
- 15 August 2024, Indian Independence Day flag raising
- 14 August 2024, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising
- 5 July 2024, NHS and Frontline Workers Day flag raising
- 1 July 2024, Democratic Republic of Congo flag raising
- 24 June 2024, Armed Forces Day flag raising
- 21 June 2024, Windrush Day flag raising
- 3 June 2024, Raise the flag for Pride