Councillor Humayun Kabir

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.15 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Sub-Committee met to discuss a single planning application for the subdivision of a garden and the construction of a new dwelling at 17 Convent Hill, Upper Norwood. The committee voted to grant the application, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2] to secure a financial contribution towards sustainable travel improvements, after hearing from the presenting officer, a representative speaking in objection, a representative speaking in support, and the referring ward councillor. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Committee convened to discuss planning applications, ultimately approving one and refusing another. The committee granted permission for the erection of a two-storey development comprising five flats at 233 Hayes Lane in Kenley, and refused permission for a new dwelling at 1 Blenheim Crescent in South Croydon.

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Planning Committee meeting of Croydon Council on 16 October 2025. The agenda included planning applications for large residential developments at Regina Road Estate and 12 The Ridge Way. The committee was also scheduled to review delegated planning decisions.