David Padfield
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of several key strategies and plans, including the Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30, the Education Estates Strategy, and the Family Hubs Model. The Cabinet also noted the Corporate Risk Register and approved responses to scrutiny recommendations.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm
At a meeting on 3 December 2025, Croydon Council's Cabinet approved recommendations concerning financial performance, environmental enforcement, transport, and potential new conservation areas. Councillor Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, highlighted the importance of these initiatives in making Croydon a safer, healthier, and more prosperous borough.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council cabinet met to discuss the 2026-30 medium term financial strategy, safeguarding, social care, housing and financial performance, and agreed to implement recommendations regarding scrutiny, safeguarding, social work and housing. The cabinet approved recommendations to keep the Council Tax Support scheme unchanged, and to review it in 2026-27. They also approved the Regina Road regeneration project, and noted progress on the housing strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 2 of 25
HRA Business Plan and Budget Update 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...recommend to Full Council to agree the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including the HRA capital programme, and to agree the HRA 30 Year Business Plan based on that budget.
Recommendations Approved
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Funding 2026 2027 Formula Factors
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...approved the provisional funding formula factors for Croydon mainstream schools for the financial year 2026/27, approved the statutory spend of £348.07m of Schools Block DSG funding for 2026/27, and supported the transfer of £1.2m from the school's block to the High Needs block as part of the DSG Deficit Management Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
... approved the budget proposals and council tax proposals for the Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30, recommending them to Full Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 28, 2026
...agreed to publish the Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30 and its first annual action plan, and for members to communicate its vision to residents.
Recommendations Approved
Education Estates Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 28, 2026
... approved the draft Education Estates Strategy for 2025-2028, including the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year, the Pan London scheme for admissions coordination, the Education Capital Budget, and the Schools' Maintenance Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 121