Councillor Andy Stranack
Email: andy.stranack@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council Cabinet meeting on 11 February 2026 confirmed the Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, which aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through a focus on violence against women and girls, youth safety, and targeted neighbourhood interventions. The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme until 2029, backed by nearly £4.84 million in government funding, ensuring continued support for disadvantaged children and young people through enriching activities and meals.
Decisions from Meetings
122 decisions · Page 8 of 25
ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 15, 2025
The report reviews the Council’s Treasury Management activities for the year 2024/25. It is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) codes of practice in respect of capital finance and treasury management. The codes recommend that Members are advised of the treasury management activities for the whole of each financial year and of compliance with the various strategies and policies agreed by the Council. The report: • Reviews compliance with the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Capital Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy as agreed by full Council (Budget Council) on 6 March 2024 (Minute 106/24 applies) and updated on 11 December 2024 (Minute 164/24 applies); • Reviews treasury borrowing and investment activity for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025; • Demonstrates compliance with the CIPFA Code on Treasury Management and Treasury Management in the Public Services Guidance notes for Local authorities to which the Council must have regard in exercising these functions; and • Demonstrates compliance with agreed Treasury and Prudential Indicators and the CIPFA 2021 Prudential Code for Capital Finance.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman Decision Finding of Fault Causing Injustice and Actions to prevent re-occurrence
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 15, 2025
On the 27th June, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) service issued a public report under the Local Government Act 1974 s30(1)) in respect of significant stress and upset caused to an applicant (to be known as Mr Y and his two sisters X and Z) as a result of the failure of the Housing Needs Service to properly administer a homelessness application submitted by Mr Y. The purpose of this report is to advise Cabinet of the LGSCO findings and recommendations, and to set out the actions taken to date and that the service propose to take to address the issues identified in the report. 1.3 The report also emphasises the full apology made to Mr Y and his sisters (Ms X and Z) for the stress and injustice this poor service caused.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care and Health - Outcome of our Care Quality Commission Inspection
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 15, 2025
This report provides an update on Croydon Council’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection and outcome, where Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) received an overall rating of “Good”. This is an excellent result in the context of significant financial challenges relating to increasing demand for Adult Social Care services. We have continued to deliver our Adults Living Independently (ALI) Programme throughout, transforming how we deliver services, without compromising the quality of our offer. The report reflects our commitment to learning and innovation. The report also recognises the strength of our partnership working with health partners and the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS), reflecting by the Executive Mayor’s commitment and involvement for joint-working across Croydon This is further demonstrated by our recent success as one of 43 areas (of 141 applications), to join the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Mayor of London Free School Meals Offer 2025/26 Academic Year
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 24, 2025
...to accept a reduced base allocation of £6,111,967.50 from the GLA to fund free school meals for all primary school pupils in Croydon during the 2025-2026 academic year, and to fund the Universal Free School Meal allowance for Years 3-6 pupils at £3.00 per pupil for 190 days, with an estimated 87% take-up rate, while also noting the requirement to implement an auto-enrolment strategy for Benefits-Related Free School Meals.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Stage 2 Responses to Recommendations arising from: Children & Young People Sub-Committee on 18 March 2025, the Scrutiny & Overview Committee on 25 March 2025 and the Streets & Environment Sub-Committee on 1 April 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 24, 2025
...to approve responses and action plans related to scrutiny recommendations from the Children & Young People Sub-Committee, the Scrutiny & Overview Committee, and the Streets & Environment Sub-Committee, and to delegate authority to identified officers to report back on the progress of implementing those plans.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 122