Kenny Uzodike

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Kongunadu Restaurant. The review was initiated by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Licensing Compliance Team, citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder.

General Purposes Committee Secretary

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss and recommend changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The committee unanimously agreed to recommend to Full Council an uplift in basic and special responsibility allowances of 3.2% and an annual inflationary increase to expenses, while noting that a wider review of expenses is ongoing.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene remotely to address licensing matters within the borough. The main item for consideration is an application for a premises licence at a shop on London Road. The sub-committee will also discuss any urgent business and consider excluding the press and public from the meeting for certain items.