Nina Degrads

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the appointment of a new Honorary Recorder and discussions regarding proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors who were stepping down, reflecting on their service and the challenges of public life.

Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the highways maintenance contract, the period eight financial performance report, and an update on streets and environment enforcement. Key decisions included noting the period eight financial performance report, which indicated a forecast underspend, and reviewing the progress of the streets and environment enforcement strategy, which has seen an increase in activity and the introduction of new technologies.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 discussed and debated the Council's Budget and Council Tax for 2026-2027. A 4.99% increase in Council Tax was proposed, which includes a 2% levy for adult social care. The net budget requirement for 2026-27 was set at £485.401 million, with a Council Tax requirement of £288,943,962. The overall Band D Council Tax charge will be £2,599.91. Due to the Greater London Authority's budget being confirmed after the Council's meeting, a special Council Tax Setting Committee was scheduled to convene to finalise the exact Council Tax bills.

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.