Jane West
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
66 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Pension Board - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.00 am
Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to consider the council's Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming financial year, review the committee's work programme, and receive an update on internal audit activities. Additionally, a presentation was planned regarding a risk deep dive into the Whitgift Centre.
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.
General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss and recommend changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The committee unanimously agreed to recommend to Full Council an uplift in basic and special responsibility allowances of 3.2% and an annual inflationary increase to expenses, while noting that a wider review of expenses is ongoing.
Decisions from Meetings
116 decisions · Page 14 of 24
2024-25 Period 8 Financial Performance Report
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to note the projected £18.2m General Fund revenue budget overspend, the £8.0m Housing Revenue Account overspend, the progress on savings targets, and the need for further government support due to the Council's debt burden, while directing service directorates to reduce expenditure and continuing financial control measures.
Recommendations Approved
HRA Rent Setting 2025-26
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to increase social rents and tenant service charges by 2.7%, caravan site plot charges by 1.7%, maintain nil increase to garage rents pending a viability review, continue the HRA hardship fund, note the flexibility in Social Rent Policy, and note additional service charges for specific properties due to new grounds maintenance contracts, while delegating authority for extra care service charge adjustments.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement 2025-26
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to recommend to the Full Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26, Prudential Indicators, the Annual Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and the Borrowing and Investment Strategies, while also noting the Council's medium-term financial unsustainability.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme and Strategy for 2024-2030
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council for approval the Council’s 2024-30 General Fund Capital Programme, the transformation projects to be included in it, the 2024-30 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme, and the Council’s Capital Strategy, while noting the need for continued dialogue with MHCLG for further financial support.
Recommendations Approved
HRA Business Plan and Budget Update 2025-26
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council to agree the HRA budget for 2025-26, agree the HRA 30 Year Business plan based on the HRA budget for 2025-26, and note the assumptions in the Business Plan and the associated risks.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 116