Christopher Herman

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the appointment of a new Honorary Recorder and discussions regarding proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors who were stepping down, reflecting on their service and the challenges of public life.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday, 19 March 2026, to consider several planning applications. The committee granted permission for two significant developments: the redevelopment of land south-east of Croydon College to provide 673 residential units and commercial space, and the demolition of a dwelling at Mostyn, The Avenue, Coulsdon, to erect a three-storey building with six residential flats.

Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport met on Tuesday 3 March 2024 to discuss a range of transport-related issues. Key discussions included presentations from the Cross River Partnership on designing places for sustainable travel, an update on bus shelter provision and accessible bus stops, and a review of speed limits across the borough. The forum also discussed actions from previous meetings and planned future agenda items.

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

The Croydon Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 discussed and debated the Council's Budget and Council Tax for 2026-2027. A 4.99% increase in Council Tax was proposed, which includes a 2% levy for adult social care. The net budget requirement for 2026-27 was set at £485.401 million, with a Council Tax requirement of £288,943,962. The overall Band D Council Tax charge will be £2,599.91. Due to the Greater London Authority's budget being confirmed after the Council's meeting, a special Council Tax Setting Committee was scheduled to convene to finalise the exact Council Tax bills.

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better.