Councillor Dr Manju Shahul-Hameed

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 6.30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss key areas of service delivery for the borough's children and young people. The agenda included updates on public health nursing, education standards, youth engagement services, and performance dashboards for early help and children's social care. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year.

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.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget and transformation efforts. Key discussions included the appointment of a new strategic transformation partner to build on the 'Helping Families Thrive' programme, the challenges and strategies related to school place planning and SEND provision, and the budget proposals for 2026/27, with a particular focus on demographic growth and market cost pressures.