The Council meeting on 27 May 2026 saw the appointment of Councillor Mohamed Islam as the new Civic Mayor and Councillor Scott Roche as Deputy Civic Mayor. The meeting also agreed to the recommendation for the appointment of Conrad Hall as the Corporate Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer, and agreed to recommendations regarding the political balance and composition of the Council's committees for the upcoming municipal year.

Appointment of Civic Mayor and Deputy Civic Mayor

Councillor Mohamed Islam was appointed as the Civic Mayor of Croydon for the 2026-2027 municipal year, with Councillor Scott Roche appointed as Deputy Civic Mayor. Both councillors accepted their new roles, expressing their commitment to serving the borough with dignity and dedication. Councillor Islam, who has lived in Croydon since the 1980s and has served as a councillor for Selhurst Ward since 2022, highlighted his commitment to community service and celebrating Croydon's diversity. Councillor Roche, who has represented Shirley South for eight years and most recently served as Cabinet Member for Streets and Environment, emphasised his dedication to community involvement and supporting local residents.

Appointment of Corporate Director of Resources

The Council agreed to the recommendation for Conrad Hall to be appointed as the Corporate Director of Resources, a statutory role that includes responsibility as the Council's Chief Finance Officer and Section 151 Officer. This appointment was unanimously recommended by the Appointments and Disciplinary Committee and required Full Council approval. The role is crucial for ensuring the proper administration of the Council's financial affairs.

Political Balance and Committee Appointments

The Council reviewed and agreed recommendations regarding the political balance of its committees for the 2026-2027 municipal year, ensuring representation is proportionate to the Council's political composition. This involved adjustments to the size of several committees, including increases to the Appeals Committee, Appointments & Disciplinary Committee, Audit and Governance Committee, Civic Mayoralty and Honorary Freedom Committee, and Scrutiny & Overview Committee. Reductions were made to the General Purposes Committee and Planning Committee. Following this, the Council agreed to recommendations for appointments to various committees, panels, working groups, and outside bodies, reflecting the wishes of the respective political groups.

Executive Mayor's Annual Statement

Executive Mayor Jason Perry delivered his annual statement, reflecting on the past year and outlining his priorities for the next four years. He highlighted progress made in stabilising the council's finances, strengthening governance, and driving regeneration across the borough. Mayor Perry emphasised a renewed mandate from residents and outlined a commitment to a cleaner, safer, greener and more investable borough. Key priorities for the first 100 days of his new term include tackling fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, and environmental crime with a zero-tolerance approach, alongside relaunching the Blitz Clean programme and strengthening visible reassurance and enforcement on the ground. He also touched upon improvements to district centres, parks, and cultural activities, stressing the importance of partnership working.

Councillor Stuart King, Leader of the Opposition, responded to the Mayor's statement, congratulating him on his re-election and acknowledging the resilience required in closely fought elections. He pledged that the Labour Group would act as a robust and challenging opposition, holding the Mayor and his administration to account while ensuring that Labour values are applied to decisions.

Executive Mayor's Scheme of Delegation

The Executive Mayor confirmed that there were no amendments to his Scheme of Delegation for the upcoming year.