Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Progress Update on Tranche 1& 2 Asset Disposals, Seeking Approval for Tranche 3 of Asset for Disposal - Part A

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to accelerate asset sales and reduce debt, they approved Tranche 3 of sites for disposal, delegated authority to officers to agree terms and prices, and noted that disposals would commence immediately alongside Tranche 1 & 2 disposals.

• Outcome of the Ofsted Inspecting Local Authority Children's Services Inspection (Publication of Report to Follow)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to note and consider the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Croydon’s Children’s Services, which judged the services as ‘good’, and to note that improvement plans will be reviewed and refreshed to address the issues raised in the inspection report.

• Equality Annual Report 2023/2024

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to consider and note the Annual Report detailing progress made in delivering the Equality Strategy 2023-27 and to note that the report will be referred to Full Council for noting and discussion each year.

• 2024-25 Period 6 Financial Performance Report

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to note the projected £17.6m General Fund revenue budget overspend, the £8.0m Housing Revenue Account overspend, the General Fund and HRA capital programme underspends, progress on MTFS savings, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.

• Capital Programme and Capital Strategy 2024-30

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to recommend to Full Council for consideration and approval the 2024-30 General Fund and Housing Revenue Account Capital Programmes, the Council's Capital Strategy, and to note the critical impact of historic debt on the Council's financial sustainability, while continuing to seek government support.

• Fees and Charges 2025-26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the proposed fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year, as detailed in Appendix 1, and to delegate authority for in-year amendments to the relevant Corporate Director after consulting with the relevant Cabinet Member and the Executive Mayor.

• Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy - Mid-Year Review 2024/25

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to recommend to Full Council an increase to the Operational Boundary and Authorised Limit to £1,769.5m and £1,819.5m respectively, aligning with the projected Capital Financing Requirement.

• Stage 1: Recommendations Arising from Scrutiny

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to receive recommendations from the Streets & Environment Sub-Committee and provide a substantive response to them at the Cabinet meeting on 12 February 2025.

• Minutes of the previous meeting

  Recommendations Approved

Attendees

Mayor Jason Perry Executive Mayor Conservative

Councillor Jeet Bains Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services Conservative · Addiscombe East

Councillor Jason Cummings Deputy Mayor (Non-Statutory) and Cabinet Member for Finance Conservative · Shirley South

Maria Gatland Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Conservative · South Croydon

Councillor Lynne Hale Deputy Mayor (Statutory) and Cabinet Member for Homes Conservative · Sanderstead

Councillor Yvette Hopley Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care Conservative · Sanderstead

Councillor Ola Kolade Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety & Justice Conservative · Kenley

Councillor Scott Roche Deputy Civic Mayor Conservative · Shirley South

Councillor Andy Stranack Cabinet Member for Children & Young People Conservative · Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

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