Mayor Jason Perry -  for Croydon

Mayor Jason Perry

 Conservative  Executive Mayor

Email: mayor@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments & Disciplinary Committee (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Chair) Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee Scrutiny & Overview Committee (Guest) Civic Mayoralty & Honorary Freedom Selection Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

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 Chair

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 Chair

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 Chair

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 Chair

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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Executive Mayor's Business Plan 2022-2026 Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024

...to note the Mayor's Business Plan performance report with data up to June 30, 2024, regarding Council and partnership performance, approve amended Housing Measures, and note the enhanced escalation process for areas needing performance improvement.

Recommendations Approved

Review of the Housing Allocation Scheme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024

... to approve changes to the Housing Allocation Scheme 2025, including a six-year residency requirement, revised priorities for care experienced young adults and sheltered housing, reciprocal housing arrangements, an annual lettings plan, clarified priority band changes, extended application response times, a simplified document, reinstated annual register reviews, bidding down options, revised offer policies, and updated unacceptable behavior criteria, while also authorizing a formal consultation with residents and key partners.

Recommendations Approved

Placement policy for temporary accommodation and Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024

... to approve a new Placement policy for temporary accommodation and Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO) and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing to make minor amendments in consultation with the Executive Mayor and Cabinet Member for Homes.

Recommendations Approved

London Borough of Culture Impact Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024

...the Cabinet endorsed the findings of the 'This is Croydon London Borough of Culture 2023 Impact Report', acknowledging the program's success, the diversity of events, the lessons learned, and supporting ongoing collaboration with Culture Croydon to build on the partnership approach.

Recommendations Approved

Period 4 Financial Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024

...the council is forecasting a £20.6m overspend in the General Fund revenue budget and a £2.0m overspend in the Housing Revenue Account, while also noting progress in savings achievement and approving budget movements between directorates.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 108