6 NOVEMBER 2025 | FAIRFIELD HALLS

Residents help to shape New Addington plans

Updated plans for a £17.5million leisure and community centre in New Addington will be displayed to the public this Friday and Saturday.

A new multi-level facility with improved community space and facilities for a range of sports – including badminton and basketball plus a 25metre swimming pool – are planned for Central Parade.

A community centre with two multi-purpose halls, each with kitchen space, a café, meeting room, offices and dressing rooms plus a demountable stage for community shows and the annual pantomime are also part of the plans.

Residents will get the chance to have their say on Friday, April 22 (2-6pm) and Saturday, April 23 (11am-4pm).

Councillor Alison Butler, cabinet member for homes, regeneration and planning, said: “The feedback we’ve so far had from the people of New Addington has been really positive.

"They’re keen to see their area benefit from this sort of first-class regeneration, that they know will enhance and improve their lives.

“We’ve listened to the comments and suggestions made at the first presentations, and are confident that these revised plans will fulfil local needs.

“This scheme is set to transform both Central Parade and New Addington as a whole. I’d like to see as many people as possible get along to the exhibition to see how the plans have developed, to see that their views and opinions matter to us.”

For more information, email the senior regeneration manager at mark.adams@croydon.gov.uk