The Croydon Ethics Committee met on Wednesday 15 July 2026 to review ethics complaints, member learning and development, and declarations of gifts and hospitality. The committee noted the contents of reports on each of these matters.

Update on Ethics Complaints

The committee received an update on ethics complaints lodged during the first and second quarters of 2026, up to 30 June. Gina Clarke, who presented the report, outlined that four complaints were received during this period. Two of these had been lodged before the local elections and were paused pending the election outcome. These two complaints have since been assessed and resulted in no further action. The remaining two complaints are currently undergoing assessment. The nature of the complaints included allegations of disrespect and, in one instance, harassment. The committee was asked to note the contents of this report.

Member Learning and Development

Simon Trevaskis presented a report on Member Learning and Development activities for the 2025-26 municipal year. The report detailed that 14 training sessions were delivered to members during this period, overseen by the Member Learning and Development Panel. The report also included the induction plan for the current year, which is more extensive than previous years. Councillors present noted that they found the training to be useful and worthwhile. The committee was asked to note the report's contents.

Members' Gifts and Hospitality

Simon Trevaskis also presented the quarterly report on gifts and hospitality declared by members. The report, which covered the period since the last meeting in March up to the current date, was split into pre- and post-election declarations. The committee was recommended to note the requirements for declaring gifts and hospitality, as detailed in the report, and to note the declarations made by members since 4 March 2026.