Jason Cummings - Councillor for Croydon ( Shirley South)

Councillor Jason Cummings

 Conservative  Shirley South  Cabinet Member for Finance

Email: jason.cummings@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments & Disciplinary Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Scrutiny & Overview Committee (Guest) Civic Mayoralty & Honorary Freedom Selection Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Youth Justice Plan, the annual Equality Strategy report, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. Councillors will also consider a proposed increase to the Members' Allowance Scheme and debate a motion supporting fair funding for Croydon.

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council cabinet unanimously approved recommendations on environmental enforcement, conservation areas, transport funding, equality, financial performance, and fees and charges. The cabinet also received an update from Councillor Ben Hassel, Chair of Scrutiny, regarding the target operating model.

December 03, 2025
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Monday, 1st December, 2025 2.30 pm, NEW

The Croydon Council Appointments & Disciplinary Committee met to recommend that the Full Council appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive for a 12-month period. The committee agreed to put forward this recommendation, noting that the appointment would provide leadership continuity during a period of significant transformation for the council, especially with the upcoming local and mayoral elections in May 2026. The committee also approved the minutes from several previous meetings.

December 01, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council cabinet met to discuss the 2026-30 medium term financial strategy, safeguarding, social care, housing and financial performance, and agreed to implement recommendations regarding scrutiny, safeguarding, social work and housing. The cabinet approved recommendations to keep the Council Tax Support scheme unchanged, and to review it in 2026-27. They also approved the Regina Road regeneration project, and noted progress on the housing strategy.

November 19, 2025
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 29 October 2025. The meeting will include interviewing shortlisted candidates for the position of Director of Streets and Environment. Due to the confidential nature of the interviews, the meeting is expected to move into a private session.

October 29, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Progress Update on Tranche 1& 2 Asset Disposals, Seeking Approval for Tranche 3 of Asset for Disposal - Part A

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to accelerate asset sales and reduce debt, they approved Tranche 3 of sites for disposal, delegated authority to officers to agree terms and prices, and noted that disposals would commence immediately alongside Tranche 1 & 2 disposals.

Recommendations Approved

Equality Annual Report 2023/2024

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to consider and note the Annual Report detailing progress made in delivering the Equality Strategy 2023-27 and to note that the report will be referred to Full Council for noting and discussion each year.

Recommendations Approved

2024-25 Period 6 Financial Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the projected £17.6m General Fund revenue budget overspend, the £8.0m Housing Revenue Account overspend, the General Fund and HRA capital programme underspends, progress on MTFS savings, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy - Mid-Year Review 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to recommend to Full Council an increase to the Operational Boundary and Authorised Limit to £1,769.5m and £1,819.5m respectively, aligning with the projected Capital Financing Requirement.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement Pipeline

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 30, 2024

...to note the 18-month Procurement Pipeline, planned Contract Extensions, and planned Contract Variations, and that decisions regarding these contracts are now delegated according to the Executive Mayor’s Scheme of Delegation and the Tender and Contracts Regulations 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 108