Claire Bonham - Councillor for Croydon (Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood)

Councillor Claire Bonham

Liberal Democrats Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

Email: claire.bonham@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Audit & Governance Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny & Overview Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Audit & Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee is scheduled to consider the council's financial strategy for the upcoming year and receive an update on internal audit work. A presentation on a specific risk related to the Whitgift Centre is also on the agenda.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss the financial outlook for the Housing Revenue Account and the Housing General Fund for the upcoming year, 2026-27. The committee was also set to review the Cabinet's response to previous recommendations made by the Sub-Committee and consider its work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

January 26, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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 .

December 10, 2025
Audit & Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council met to discuss a range of issues, including an update on the 2024-25 annual accounts, treasury management activities, and corporate risk management. The committee was also scheduled to review the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan and consider whistleblowing referrals. Also on the agenda was the recruitment of a new independent non-voting member to the committee.

November 27, 2025
Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee was scheduled to meet to review the council's financial performance, examine the work of registered social landlords, and discuss the sub-committee's work programme. The meeting was due to take place in the Council Chamber at Croydon Town Hall.

November 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Statutory Officers' Report

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Ex-Right-to-Buy Property Buyback 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 29, 2025

...to purchase the ex-Right-to-Buy property at 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU, as detailed in the Part B report, to increase temporary accommodation and provide housing for priority projects.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 2