Councillor Jeet Bains
Email: jeet.bains@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 6.30 pm
Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council meeting on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused heavily on the approval of the Council's budget for 2026-27 and the associated Council Tax increase. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the establishment of a special Council Tax Setting Committee to finalise calculations after the GLA precept is confirmed, and the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also saw the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and business plan, along with the General Fund Capital Programme and Capital Strategy for 2025-31.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council Cabinet meeting on 11 February 2026 confirmed the Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, which aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through a focus on violence against women and girls, youth safety, and targeted neighbourhood interventions. The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme until 2029, backed by nearly £4.84 million in government funding, ensuring continued support for disadvantaged children and young people through enriching activities and meals.
Decisions from Meetings
122 decisions · Page 2 of 25
HRA Business Plan and Budget Update 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...recommend to Full Council to agree the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including the HRA capital programme, and to agree the HRA 30 Year Business Plan based on that budget.
Recommendations Approved
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Funding 2026 2027 Formula Factors
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...approved the provisional funding formula factors for Croydon mainstream schools for the financial year 2026/27, approved the statutory spend of £348.07m of Schools Block DSG funding for 2026/27, and supported the transfer of £1.2m from the school's block to the High Needs block as part of the DSG Deficit Management Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
... approved the budget proposals and council tax proposals for the Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30, recommending them to Full Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 28, 2026
...agreed to publish the Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30 and its first annual action plan, and for members to communicate its vision to residents.
Recommendations Approved
Education Estates Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 28, 2026
... approved the draft Education Estates Strategy for 2025-2028, including the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year, the Pan London scheme for admissions coordination, the Education Capital Budget, and the Schools' Maintenance Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 122