Councillor Ola Kolade
Email: Ola.Kolade@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council Cabinet meeting on 11 February 2026 confirmed the Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, which aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through a focus on violence against women and girls, youth safety, and targeted neighbourhood interventions. The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme until 2029, backed by nearly £4.84 million in government funding, ensuring continued support for disadvantaged children and young people through enriching activities and meals.
Decisions from Meetings
122 decisions · Page 14 of 25
Croydon Multi-agency Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 26, 2025
...to review and endorse the multi-agency Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2028, including its priorities, proposed activities, and multi-agency governance arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Streets & Environment Enforcement Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 26, 2025
... to approve the commencement of a public consultation on the draft Streets and Environment Enforcement Policy 2025, delegate authority to amend the policy based on consultation outcomes, and delegate approval of minor revisions to the Director of Streets and Environment.
Recommendations Approved
Mayor's Business Plan 2022-26 Performance Report
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to note the Mayor's Business Plan performance report, including areas of progress and challenge, and the launch of the Croydon Council Data Academy.
Recommendations Approved
Future Croydon – Vision and Target Operating Model
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to approve the Town Centre Vision and adopt the new Croydon Target Operating Model, including allocating £30.8m of one-off investment and aiming for £27.7m in annual savings by 2028-29, while delegating implementation authority to the Chief Executive.
Recommendations Approved
Connect to Work Employment Support Programme - South London Partnership
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to become the lead accountable body for the South London Partnership's Connect to Work Programme, including overseeing its design, procurement, commissioning, and contract management, and to proceed with the program's delivery and related agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 122