Croydon: London Borough of Culture 2023

Any business looking for offices in Croydon has got to be excited for many reasons. Not only has this town benefited from extensive investment in commercial development, housing and transport, it is also backed by a local authority that is dedicated to supporting businesses in their growth. And there’s more.

As announced last month by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Croydon has been named London Borough of Culture for 2023. Let’s explore what this amazing accolade is likely to mean for the local business community and employers looking to let office space in Croydon.

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PLACING CULTURE AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

Being London Borough of Culture is an important achievement in terms of funding, with £1.35 million awarded to back a year-long programme of activities aimed at placing culture at the heart of the community. 2023 will also celebrate the distinctive character of local places and people.

Croydon’s bid for the award, ‘This is Croydon’, was centred on sustainability. Residents of the town and those who work in it will get to enjoy a vibrant programme of activities themed around nature, inclusion, progress and growth.

Local community art commissions, a music festival and a 're-use and recycle' fashion show will form just a small part of a 10-event cultural programme and wider community projects. There will be employment opportunities for young people and every school will be involved, making up 20,000 participants. The events are expected to attract audiences of 250,000, making Croydon very much one of London’s most attractive places to be.

CROYDON IN THE SPOTLIGHT WILL LEAD TO HEIGHTENED DEMAND FOR OFFICE SPACE

Croydon has a rich artistic and musical heritage with creativity and diversity at its core. Considered a town that always looks to the future, part of the reason it is pushing to become known as a ‘tech city’, it is a place that promotes inclusivity and is home to a raft of talent.

As London Borough of Culture, Croydon really will be put on the map, not just in 2023 but in the lead up over the next three years. Showcased as a go-to town with a buzzing social scene, Croydon is set to become increasingly attractive for those seeking employment in London.

This is precisely why offices in Croydon are surely going to be subject to heightened demand by businesses looking to settle somewhere that will act as a magnet for great talent.

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES IN CROYDON

Business support and advice services in Croydon are many. The local authority has an excellent resource hub for businesses. It provides everything from advice on starting, growing and managing a business to accessing new business and markets, finance, economic intelligence, growing and supporting teams and networking opportunities.

Through the London Chamber of Commerce, there is a varied offer of networking, training and marketing opportunities, whilst Shaking Hands provides a platform for small to medium sized businesses to keep updated, share their expertise, reduce overheads, connect locally and streamline the running of their operations. Croydon Tech City is London’s fastest growing tech cluster where more than 1,000 technical, digital and creative start-ups are based. Workshops and networking events are held regularly with the aim of supporting this niche industry.

FOR OFFICES IN CROYDON, CORINTHIAN HOUSE MAKES THE GRADE

Corinthian House is a landmark building consisting of exceptional office space offered on a flexible or conventional lease basis. The building is perfectly located right in the heart of Croydon, meaning occupants will benefit from the fantastic programme of events that will ensue once the celebrations kick off in 2023.

Amenities include air conditioning, locker rooms and showers, high speed fibre internet and excellent transport links for commuters with East Croydon Station just opposite. There are communal meeting rooms, and natural light flows throughout the interior.

Want to discover more about renting offices in Croydon, London Borough of Culture? You are welcome to get in touch with our dedicated team.