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 15 of 24
Budget 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to propose to Full Council for approval the Budget 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29, including a 2.99% increase in the Croydon element of council tax, a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care precept levy, and a total net expenditure budget of £373.501m, while noting the request for Exceptional Financial Support from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Stage Two
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to approve responses and action plans related to scrutiny recommendations from the Streets & Environment Sub-Committee regarding the Climate Action Plan and Waste Procurement Contract Management & Mobilisation, delegating authority to specified officers to report back on progress.
Recommendations Approved
Mayor's Business Plan 2022-26 Performance Report
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to note the Mayor's Business Plan performance report, including areas of progress and challenge, and the launch of the Croydon Council Data Academy.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Stage One
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to receive recommendations from the Health and Social Care Sub-Committee and the Scrutiny & Overview Committee and provide a substantive response at the Cabinet meeting on 7 May 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Period 7 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to note the Period 7 financial performance report, including the projected overspends in both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, progress on savings targets, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 116