Councillor Andrew Price

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon and the approval of significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules to prepare for post-election operations. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their terms.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Children and Young People Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on 10 March 2026 to discuss the transformation of public health nursing services, education standards, and youth engagement services. Key decisions included noting the progress in the public health nursing service, acknowledging areas for improvement in education standards, and reviewing the new operating model for youth engagement services.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused heavily on the approval of the Council's budget for 2026-27 and the associated Council Tax increase. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the establishment of a special Council Tax Setting Committee to finalise calculations after the GLA precept is confirmed, and the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also saw the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and business plan, along with the General Fund Capital Programme and Capital Strategy for 2025-31.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met to discuss the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget proposals for 2026/27 and received an update on transformation efforts within the directorate. Key discussions included the appointment of a strategic transformation partner, the education estates strategy, and performance dashboards for early help, children's social care, and education.

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss and recommend changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The committee unanimously agreed to recommend to Full Council an uplift in basic and special responsibility allowances, and also considered proposed amendments to expenses, including an annual inflationary increase.