Councillor Maria Gatland
Email: maria.gatland@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Youth Justice Plan, the annual Equality Strategy report, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. Councillors will also consider a proposed increase to the Members' Allowance Scheme and debate a motion supporting fair funding for Croydon.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council cabinet unanimously approved recommendations on environmental enforcement, conservation areas, transport funding, equality, financial performance, and fees and charges. The cabinet also received an update from Councillor Ben Hassel, Chair of Scrutiny, regarding the target operating model.
Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.15 pm
The Croydon Council Corporate Parenting Board met on Wednesday 26 November 2025. On the agenda was a discussion of the performance report for October 2025, a thematic focus on housing, and the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service annual report. The board was also scheduled to receive updates from the Children's Participation Team and the Children in Care Council.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council cabinet met to discuss the 2026-30 medium term financial strategy, safeguarding, social care, housing and financial performance, and agreed to implement recommendations regarding scrutiny, safeguarding, social work and housing. The cabinet approved recommendations to keep the Council Tax Support scheme unchanged, and to review it in 2026-27. They also approved the Regina Road regeneration project, and noted progress on the housing strategy.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Public Health Peer Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the findings of the Public Health Peer Review, the next steps for transforming the Public Health function, and to endorse the publication of the peer review report.
Recommendations Approved
Croydon Investment Plan - Unlocking Croydon's Potential
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to adopt the Croydon Investment Plan, establish a Partnership Board to action the plan and deliver investment, and delegate authority to a Corporate Director to determine the Board's structure and membership.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 2 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the Period 2 Financial Performance Report, including a forecast General Fund revenue budget overspend of £15.6m, a Housing Revenue Account overspend of £2.0m, progress on Medium Term Financial Strategy savings, the commencement of a Transformation Programme, and slippage and underspends in the capital programme, while also acknowledging the critical impact of the Council's debt burden and ongoing discussions with the MHCLG.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 3 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the forecast £23.9m General Fund revenue budget overspend, approve budget virements for non-pay inflation, note progress on savings and the Transformation Programme, note the Housing Revenue Account overspend, and approve budget changes for capital programmes, while also acknowledging the critical impact of the Council's debt burden and ongoing discussions with the government.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Waste and Street Cleansing Service - Award Report (PART A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to appoint a preferred bidder for waste and recycling collection, street cleansing, and vehicle maintenance services for an initial eight-year term, with potential extensions, and authorized the Corporate Director to finalize the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 108