Councillor Leila Ben-Hassel
Deputy Leader of the Opposition & Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
295 meetings ยท Page 1 of 59
Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Council meeting on 27 May 2026 saw the appointment of Councillor Mohammed Islam as the new Civic Mayor and Councillor Scott Roche as the Deputy Civic Mayor for the 2026-2027 municipal year. Executive Mayor Jason Perry also delivered his annual statement, outlining his priorities for the coming four years, focusing on a cleaner, safer, and greener Croydon.
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.
Scrutiny & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Scrutiny & Overview Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance for the 2025-2026 period, focusing on the Period 9 Financial Performance Report. The committee was also set to review the proposed implementation of property licensing schemes for privately rented properties across the borough.
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
1 decision
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
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 295
- Average per month
- 3.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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