Councillor Dr Manju Shahul-Hameed

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 met to discuss the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget proposals for 2026/27 and received an update on transformation efforts within the directorate. Key discussions included the appointment of a strategic transformation partner, the education estates strategy, and performance dashboards for early help, children's social care, and education.

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Children and Young People Scrutiny Subcommittee met on 21 October 2025 to discuss the transformation of children's services, focusing on early intervention, sufficiency of care placements, and SEND transport. Key decisions included progress on developing new children's homes, Precious House and the South Norwood Home, and strategies to manage the increasing demand for SEND transport.