Kenny Uzodike

Council Secretary

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon and the approval of significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules to prepare for post-election operations. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their terms.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for a fast-food outlet. The meeting agenda also included standard procedural items.

Ethics Committee Secretary

Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Ethics Committee met on 11 March 2026 to discuss various matters relating to ethical standards and conduct. Key decisions included the recommendation for the reappointment of Ashok Kumar as an Independent Person for a further two-year term and the noting of reports on gifts and hospitality, granted dispensations, and annual ethics complaints for 2025. The committee also received updates on recent developments in ethical standards, including proposed government legislation and significant investigations into councillor conduct.

Council Tax Setting Committee Secretary

Council Tax Setting Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 5.00 pm

The Council Tax Setting Committee of Croydon Council met on 26 February 2026, and reconvened on 27 February 2026, to agree the final Council Tax for the 2026-27 financial year. The meeting was adjourned on the first day due to the Greater London Authority (GLA) precept not having been confirmed. Upon reconvening, the committee approved the total Council Tax for 2026-27, which includes an increase in both the Croydon element and the GLA precept.

Council Secretary

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.