Councillor Christopher Herman

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 .

Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport met to discuss town centre regeneration, electric vehicle strategy and the nationalisation of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). The forum also discussed the implementation of the Local Implementation Plan (LIP), improvements to West Croydon station, and speed limits in the borough. The forum agreed to discuss pavement parking and accessible bus stops at the next meeting.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Committee convened to discuss planning applications, ultimately approving one and refusing another. The committee granted permission for the erection of a two-storey development comprising five flats at 233 Hayes Lane in Kenley, and refused permission for a new dwelling at 1 Blenheim Crescent in South Croydon.

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport met to discuss the electric vehicle (EV) strategy, town centre regeneration, and cycling routes between parks. The forum agreed to look into issues raised, including the safety of blind and visually impaired people regarding EV charging infrastructure, bus routes impacted by roadworks, and dangerous cycling in pedestrian areas. They also agreed to extend future meetings to two hours.