Doutimi Aseh
Council: Croydon
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
89 meetings · Page 1 of 18
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 6.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm
The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon and the approval of significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules to prepare for post-election operations. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their terms.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 11 February 2026 saw the approval of the Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme until 2029 with confirmed government funding, and the adoption of the 2026-27 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. Key decisions also included an increase in HRA rents by 4.8% for 2026-27, the approval of the HRA Business Plan and Budget Update, and the adoption of the Capital Programme Strategy for 2025-31 and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026-27. Finally, the Cabinet agreed the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Funding for 2026-27, including formula factors and budget approval.
Decisions from Meetings
123 decisions · Page 2 of 25
Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026-2029
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...approve the acceptance and allocation of Department for Education funding for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026–2029, and delegate authority for delivery arrangements to ensure borough-wide access and impact.
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
Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026-27, recommending these to Full Council for their consideration and approval.
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
Family Hubs Model and Children’s Centre
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 28, 2026
...approve the transition of Children's Centres to a 0-19 (25 with SEND) Family Hubs model, accepting £6.2m in grant funding for its development and delivery from April 2026 to March 2029, while ensuring early years provision is protected and services are accessible across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 89
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 123