Georgina Bouette

Council: Crawley

Committees: Constitution (Officer) Licensing Committee (Officer) Overview and Scrutiny Commission (Officer) Licensing Sub-Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.30 am

January 29, 2026, 10:30 am
Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 10.30 am

January 26, 2026, 10:30 am
Licensing Committee Officer

Licensing Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Constitution Officer

Constitution - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026

January 13, 2026
Overview and Scrutiny Commission Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 12th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 12, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

170 decisions · Page 21 of 34

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Annual Statement: 2024/2025

From: Constitution - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 - January 13, 2026

The Council publishes an annual Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking statement detailing our commitment to tackling this issue within our business activity and supply chain.

Recommendations Approved

Irrecoverable Debts 2023-2024 (Under £50,000)

From: Constitution - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 - January 13, 2026

While the Council endeavours to collect all debts due to the Council, there will inevitably be some debts that remain irrecoverable. Individual debts of up to £50,000 can be written-off using delegated powers.

Recommendations Approved

Second Home Council Tax Premium

From: Constitution - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 - January 13, 2026

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act came into force on 26 October 2023. The Act allows Council's to charge higher Council Tax on properties that are defined as long term empty homes and properties that are only occupied occasionally (second homes). The additional charge is intended to encourage owners to bring properties back into use and could boost the supply of properties in the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Enhanced Shop Front and High Street Improvement Programme

From: Constitution - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 - January 13, 2026

Proposals to launch an enhanced Retail / Shop Front improvement grants programme. Local independent retailers / small businesses will be able to apply for a grant in order to boost the appearance of their retail unit premises and / or their business operation in Crawley town centre retail units or in one of Crawley's neighbourhood parades.

Recommendations Approved

Updates to the Corporate Complaints Policy

From: Constitution - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 - January 13, 2026

Various changes have been made to the Council's Corporate Complaints Policy to reflect and incorporate changes made by the LGSCO and the Housing Ombudsman following their joint consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 170