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 these matters, with no significant decisions made beyond noting the information presented.

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 presented the report, which detailed that four complaints had been received by the Monitoring Officer during this period. Two of these complaints were lodged before the local elections and were paused pending the election outcome. These two matters have since been assessed and resulted in no further action. The remaining two complaints are currently undergoing assessment. The nature of the four complaints included allegations of disrespect and, in one instance, harassment. The committee was asked to note the contents of this report, and this recommendation was agreed.

Member Learning and Development

Simon Trevaskis presented a report on Member Learning and Development activity for the 2025-26 Municipal Year. The report outlined that 14 training sessions were delivered during the year, overseen by the Member Learning and Development Panel. The report also included the induction plan for the current year, detailing more extensive training planned over the next six months. The committee was asked to note the report's contents, and this recommendation was agreed.

Member Gifts and Hospitality

Simon Trevaskis also presented a report on gifts and hospitality declared by members. The report covered declarations made since the previous meeting on 4 March 2026, with appendices separating pre- and post-election declarations. The committee was recommended to note the requirements for declaring gifts and hospitality and to note the declarations made by members since 4 March 2026. This recommendation was agreed. One councillor thanked the presenters for their reports and the Chair for their leadership.