Annette McPartland
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports focusing on the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, as well as broader strategic health initiatives. Key discussions are expected to cover the delivery of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on the Family Hubs Model and Children Centres, and the annual reports from the Director of Public Health and the Health and Wellbeing Board itself.
Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to review progress on the Executive Mayor's Business Plan concerning health and social care, and to discuss the council's procedures for responding to Prevention of Future Deaths reports. The committee will also receive an update from Healthwatch Croydon and consider its work programme for the upcoming year.
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
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
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SCRUTINY STAGE 1: RECOMMENDATIONS ARISING FROM SCRUTINY
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
This report sets out recommendations from Scrutiny for the consideration of Cabinet. These recommendations originate from the meetings of the Streets & Environment Sub-Committee on 16 September 2025, and the Scrutiny & Overview Committee on 23 September 2025. Scrutiny’s recommendations highlight potential opportunities for the Council to enhance monitoring and evaluation of delivered work, and to find more equitable funding solutions. Should these recommendations be taken forward, they could help deliver on the priorities in the Executive Mayor’s Business Plan, including balancing the Council’s 2. books, delivering sustainable services, and promoting good governance (Outcome 1, Priorities 1 and 4).
Recommendations Approved
2025-26 Period 5 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
This report provides the Council’s financial performance as at Period 5 (August 2025) for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the Capital Programme. The report forms part of the Council’s financial management process for publicly reporting financial performance and supports the Executive Mayor’s Business Plan 2022-2026 objective one “The council balances its books, listens to residents and delivers good sustainable services”.
Recommendations Approved
Update on Regina Road (Part A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
The last Regina Road project update report to Cabinet was provided on 15 July 2024. This November 2025 update report is provided to inform of latest progress and key considerations. In 2021 Regina Road gained national attention following an ITV news report revealing serious concerns about the living conditions on the estate. Reports informed that conditions were unacceptable, highlighting major health and safety concerns including severe damp and mould. The issues were noted to have arisen owing to a range of factors including failure to resolve key maintenance issues, failings in the response to the worsening conditions highlighted by residents, and the estate suffering from a lack of investment over many years. It was deemed that there was a need for urgent intervention to address the issues and provide safe, high quality homes. The Council subsequently committed to take action to address past failures and ensure that this is done in consultation with residents. The Residents’ Charter was produced and approved at Cabinet on 16 November 2022, providing a framework for the consultation. In 2023, 88.1% of eligible residents voted in favour of demolishing and rebuilding the estate through a formal ballot. The proposed redevelopment is one of the biggest regeneration projects in Croydon in recent years and reflects the Council’s commitment to building high quality new council homes. The redevelopment process is advancing swiftly, and several major milestones have recently been achieved. Key areas of progression on the project since the last Cabinet update include commencement of demolition of the first tower block, obtaining unanimous approval from Planning Committee for the planning application to redevelop the estate, and a successful major procurement process to identify the main build contractor for Phase 1 in anticipation of starting new build works in spring 2026. The detail of these major project milestones and associated activities are outlined in the report. The Regina Road redevelopment contributes to the Executive Mayor’s Priority 4 by demonstrating significant investment into new Council housing stock and providing safe, well-designed new homes that are in keeping with the local area.
Recommendations Approved
Croydon Safeguarding Annual Reports 2024/25 (Adults Board (CSAB) and Children’s Partnership (CSCP))
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
As London’s largest borough, with nearly a quarter of our residents under 18 and a growing elderly community, the Council has a responsibility to safeguard and care for both children and adults. The Annual Reports for the Croydon Safeguarding Adult Board (CSAB) and the Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) underscore the commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of the community and tell a powerful story of progress, resilience, and partnership. Despite a year marked by significant financial pressures and increased scrutiny from national inspection regimes, both Boards have delivered real impact. From tackling serious youth violence and reducing anti-social behaviour, to strengthening our learning culture and embedding the voice of residents, including children in everything we do — the achievements are substantial and worth celebrating. We’ve seen stronger governance, more inclusive engagement, and a growing culture of transparency and challenge. The CSCP has delivered 86% of its Business Plan, introduced new tools to improve multi-agency practice, and embedded learning from previous reviews. It is justifiably proud of its appointment of a Young Scrutineer. The CSAB has made real strides in areas like homelessness, self-neglect, and transitional safeguarding, whilst also strengthening its relationships with community groups and statutory partners. The Local Authority key partners (Adult Social Care & Health and Children's Social Care) have both received 'Good' gradings from CQC and Ofsted. Both Boards are taking an innovative approach to working more closely together — and with the Safer Croydon Partnership — to tackle cross-cutting issues like exploitation, suicide prevention, and violence against women and girls. This 'One Council' approach is not just efficient — it’s effective, and it’s helping us deliver better outcomes for Croydon’s most vulnerable residents. There has been significant support and challenge of the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) to evidence their safeguarding arrangements which has led to new collaborations and positive impact for some of our most vulnerable residents. Challenges remain such as persistent funding inequalities, and the sustainability of some partnership functions is under pressure. However, the commitment from partners, the creativity of our workforce, and the voices of children, adults and families continue to drive us forward. These annual reports are not just a statutory requirement — it’s a reflection of a borough that is determined to safeguard its residents, learn from experience, and keep improving. We are proud of what has been achieved - and clear about what still needs to be done.
Recommendations Approved
2026-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
...to note the updated financial forecast and medium-term financial strategy assumptions, the dialogue with Government regarding financial sustainability, the outcome of the review of the Council Tax Support scheme, to approve recommendations to Full Council to maintain the current Council Tax Support scheme and review it in 2026-27, to note the budget timetable, and to note Croydon Council’s response to the Government’s Fair Funding Reform 2.0 consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 121