Justin Russell - Councillor for Crawley (Pound Hill North & Forge Wood)

Councillor Justin Russell

Labour Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

Email: justin.russell@crawley.gov.uk

Council: Crawley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Commission (Chair) Full Council (Committee Member) Waste & Recycling Scrutiny Panel Licensing Committee Audit Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Observing)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Overview and Scrutiny Commission Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 1 June 2026 - 8.00 pm

June 01, 2026, 8:00 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Annual Council, Full Council - Friday, 22nd May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 22, 2026, 7:30 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

March 25, 2026, 7:30 pm
Audit Committee Committee Member

Audit Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

March 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Commission Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

March 09, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

35 decisions · Page 2 of 7

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Pilot

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 04, 2026

To seek Cabinet approval for a 12-month pilot to accelerate move-on from temporary accommodation (TA) into the private rented sector (PRS) for 60 homeless households, thereby reducing nightly paid accommodation volumes and delivering significant net savings whilst improving outcomes for residents.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Strategy 2026-2027

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 04, 2026

...the Capital Strategy 2026-2027 was approved, outlining how the Council will manage capital resources and investments in support of its corporate objectives, with amendments regarding asset disposal and accounting for identified assets.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Commercial Asset Insurance Contract

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 04, 2026

...delegated authority to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with relevant officers, to approve the award of the Commercial Property Insurance Contract for 24 months, commencing 1st April 2026, following the appropriate procurement process.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Property Portfolio Rents 2026-2027

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 04, 2026

... to approve a rent increase of 4.8% for social and affordable dwelling rents, shared ownership and hostel rents, and an increase in service charges.

Recommendations Approved

General Enforcement Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...approved the revised General Enforcement Policy, instructing Heads of Service to update their specific policies and procedures accordingly and delegating authority for future amendments to the Head of Community Services.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 35