Maria Gatland - Councillor for Croydon (South Croydon)

Maria Gatland

Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Conservative South Croydon Croydon
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

249 meetings · Page 1 of 50

Corporate Parenting Board Chair

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 5.15 pm

The Corporate Parenting Board of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the health and adult transitions for care-experienced young people, alongside a performance report. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the Board's terms of reference and an update from the Children's Participation Team and Children in Care Council.

April 29, 2026, 5:15 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

April 22, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

April 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Croydon Council met on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key decisions included the approval of a new private sector property licensing scheme aimed at improving housing standards, the adoption of Croydon's draft electric vehicle charging point strategy, and the allocation of £17.6 million for the Highways Capital Programme in 2026-27.

March 25, 2026, 6:30 pm
Corporate Parenting Board Chair

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 5.15 pm

The Corporate Parenting Board of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss updates on housing for care leavers and the progress of the Corporate Parenting Housing Subgroup. The meeting was also set to include a review of the Board's Terms of Reference and an update from the Children's Participation Team and Children in Care Council.

March 18, 2026, 5:15 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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HRA Rent Setting 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026

...to agree a 4.8% increase in social rents and associated tenant service charges, along with garage rents, parking spaces, and caravan site plot charges, effective from April 2026, and to continue the HRA hardship fund.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026

... approved the budget proposals and council tax proposals for the Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30, recommending them to Full Council for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Community Safety Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026

...noted the key themes of the proposed Safer Croydon Partnership: Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 and recommended its adoption and implementation by Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026

...approve the acceptance and allocation of Department for Education funding for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026–2029, and delegate authority for delivery arrangements to ensure borough-wide access and impact.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026-27, recommending these to Full Council for their consideration and approval.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
249
Average per month
2.4
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
124