Councillor Margaret Bird

Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm

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 - 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.

Pension Board - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Pension Board of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss significant reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) known as 'Fit for the Future', alongside updates on the Fund's relationship with the London CIV and the performance of the Croydon Pensions Administration Team. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the Pension Fund's risk register and a log of breaches of the law.

Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee meeting on 03 February 2026 focused on the health and care needs of older residents, the implementation of neighbourhood health initiatives, and updates on the Adults Living Independently programme. Key decisions included noting the findings of the Older People Needs Assessment, endorsing the principles of Healthwatch Croydon, and agreeing to a revised scrutiny work programme.