The Civic Mayor of Croydon

About the Civic Mayor of Croydon, their charities, how to invite them to your event, events and updates.

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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

 

Civic service of thanksgiving

The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee, cordially invites you to attend a special civic service of thanksgiving to celebrate the beginning of the new Civic Mayoral Year. 

This event will bring together residents, community leaders, faith representatives, and dignitaries to honour the unity and shared values of our borough. It will be a meaningful occasion for reflection, celebration, and community spirit as we formally welcome the new Civic Mayor into office.

Date
Sunday 15 June 2025

Time
5:30pm

Location
Croydon Minster, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RN.

Please note that parking at the church is limited. We encourage attendees to use public transport where possible.

 

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)

Community events

Charity Golf Day and Dinner

The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee, warmly invites you to his first fundraising event of the Mayoral Year,  a Charity Golf Day and Dinner

Date

Thursday 3 July

Location

Farleigh Golf Club 
Old Farleigh Road 
Warlingham 
CR6 9PE

Cost

  • £75 or £280 for a 4 ball, to include breakfast, golf and a 3 course dinner 
  • Dinner only £37 or £280 for a table of 8 (6pm for 6.30pm) 
  • Sponsor a hole for £200 or £450 to include a 4 ball

How to book

Advance Booking Required. Please RSVP by completing the reply slip: Civic Mayor's Charity Golf day flyer (PDF,320KB) by Monday 23 June 2025 to: civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk With Reference: (your name) – Golf Day

 

Flag Raising events

  • Mon 2 Jun 2025 10am, Raise the Flag for Pride
  • Fri 13 Jun 2025, Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
  • Fri 20 Jun 2025 10am, Windrush Day
  • Fri 20 Jun 2025 , Birthday of The Prince of Wales
  • Mon 23 Jun 2025 1pm, Armed Forces Day 
  • Fri 4 Jul 2025 10am, NHS and Frontline Workers Day
     

Previous events

Tuesday 6 May The Civic Mayor of Croydon Awards

Friday 25 April 2025, Charity Gala Dinner and Dance

Thursday 6 March 2025, Covid-19 Day of Reflection

Tuesday 25 February 2025, International Mother Language Day

Thursday 15 August 2024, Indian Independence Day flag raising 

Wednesday 14 August 2024, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising

Friday 5 July 2024, NHS and Frontline Workers Day flag raising

Monday 1 July 2024, Democratic Republic of Congo flag raising

Monday 24 June 2024, Armed Forces Day flag raising

Friday 21 June 2024, Windrush Day flag raising

Monday 3 June 2024, Raise the flag for Pride