Councillor Mario Creatura

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon and the approval of significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules to prepare for post-election operations. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their terms.

Scrutiny & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny & Overview Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance for the 2025-2026 period, focusing on the Period 9 Financial Performance Report. The committee was also set to review the proposed implementation of property licensing schemes for privately rented properties across the borough.

Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Ethics Committee met on 11 March 2026 to discuss various matters relating to ethical standards and conduct. Key decisions included the recommendation for the reappointment of Ashok Kumar as an Independent Person for a further two-year term and the noting of reports on gifts and hospitality, granted dispensations, and annual ethics complaints for 2025. The committee also received updates on recent developments in ethical standards, including proposed government legislation and significant investigations into councillor conduct.

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 & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny & Overview Committee was scheduled to review the Council's draft Community Safety Strategy and discuss the proposed budget for 2026-27, including the Medium Term Financial Strategy. The committee was also set to consider the progress of the Future Croydon Transformation Programme and review responses to previous scrutiny recommendations.