Christopher Herman

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the new Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon. Significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules were also approved, aimed at preparing the council for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming Mayoral and Local Elections. The meeting also included valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.

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 to discuss a range of transport-related issues, including the work of the Cross River Partnership, bus shelter provision, and speed limits across the borough. Key decisions included noting the progress on various transport initiatives and agreeing to further investigate specific concerns raised by forum members.

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.

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 .