Elaine Jackson
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of environmental enforcement updates, potential new conservation areas, and funding for transport projects. Significant financial reports were presented, including the Period 6 Financial Performance Report and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, alongside a review of fees and charges for 2026-27. The meeting also addressed the Equality Strategy's annual report and the progress of the Target Operating Model.
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 5.00 pm, NEW
The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss and recommend the approval of the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27. The committee also received an update on referrals to professional bodies concerning historical financial mismanagement and governance failures.
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.
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Monday, 1st December, 2025 2.30 pm, NEW
The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee agreed to recommend that Croydon Council appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive for a 12-month period, from 10 December 2025 to 9 December 2026. The committee heard that informal consultation with the Executive, Commissioners, and Opposition had been undertaken, and that all supported the recommendation. The recommended option also presented the overall best cost option.
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 22 of 23
Scrutiny Stage Two
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to approve responses and action plans, delegate authority to officers for reporting progress, and approve executive responses regarding Libraries Review recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Waste and Street Cleansing Service - Award Report (PART A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to appoint a preferred bidder for waste and recycling collection, street cleansing, and vehicle maintenance services for an initial eight-year term, with potential extensions, and authorized the Corporate Director to finalize the contract.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 3 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the forecast £23.9m General Fund revenue budget overspend, approve budget virements for non-pay inflation, note progress on savings and the Transformation Programme, note the Housing Revenue Account overspend, and approve budget changes for capital programmes, while also acknowledging the critical impact of the Council's debt burden and ongoing discussions with the government.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 2 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the Period 2 Financial Performance Report, including a forecast General Fund revenue budget overspend of £15.6m, a Housing Revenue Account overspend of £2.0m, progress on Medium Term Financial Strategy savings, the commencement of a Transformation Programme, and slippage and underspends in the capital programme, while also acknowledging the critical impact of the Council's debt burden and ongoing discussions with the MHCLG.
Recommendations Approved
Croydon Investment Plan - Unlocking Croydon's Potential
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to adopt the Croydon Investment Plan, establish a Partnership Board to action the plan and deliver investment, and delegate authority to a Corporate Director to determine the Board's structure and membership.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 113