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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 6.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm
The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the new Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon. Significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules were also approved, aimed at preparing the council for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming Mayoral and Local Elections. The meeting also included valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.
, General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 6.30 pm
The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on 14 April 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The committee agreed to recommend these changes to Full Council for approval, aiming to improve the efficiency and fairness of council meetings, particularly in preparation for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming local elections.
Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Pension Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters concerning the Croydon Pension Fund. Key items on the agenda included the adoption of the Funding Strategy Statement, the review of audit findings for the 2024/25 financial year, and the approval of the Pension Fund's Medium Term Business Plan for 2026-2029. The committee also received updates on the Fund's investments, administration performance, and regulatory matters.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
3 decisions
Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board and The Pensions Regulator Update
From: Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026
The Pension Committee approved recommendations on 17 March 2026. The committee was advised of matters being considered by the Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board and The Pensions Regulator.
Recommendations Approved
Statutory Officers' Report
From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025
...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's "minded to" letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.
Recommendations Approved
Tender and Contract Regulations
From: General Purposes Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025
...the General Purposes Committee of Croydon approved recommendations regarding the Tender and Contract Regulations, which will be superseded by proposed Contract Standing Orders aligning with new procurement legislation and aiming for robust governance and efficient delivery, subject to approval and adoption by the Full Council.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 184
- Average per month
- 1.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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