Fatima Zaman

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the new Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon. Significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules were also approved, aimed at preparing the council for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming Mayoral and Local Elections. The meeting also included valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 16th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council met on Monday, 16 March 2026, to discuss the outcome of a consultation on the review of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for the London Borough of Croydon. The committee was also scheduled to consider applications for street trading designation and licences at four different locations.

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.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council met on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss a review of the borough's cumulative impact areas and to consider applications for street designation orders and premises licences. The meeting's agenda included a consultation on the potential retention of existing cumulative impact areas, which are designated zones where the concentration of licensed premises may negatively affect licensing objectives.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene remotely to address licensing matters within the borough. The main item for consideration is an application for a premises licence at a shop on London Road. The sub-committee will also discuss any urgent business and consider excluding the press and public from the meeting for certain items.