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.
34 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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of several key strategies and plans, including the Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30, the Education Estates Strategy, and the Family Hubs Model. The Cabinet also noted the Corporate Risk Register and approved responses to scrutiny recommendations.
Decisions from Meetings
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Fees and Charges 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the proposed fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year, as detailed in Appendix 1, and to delegate authority for in-year amendments to the relevant Corporate Director after consulting with the relevant Cabinet Member and the Executive Mayor.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the previous meeting
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Stage 1: Recommendations Arising from Scrutiny
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to receive recommendations from the Streets & Environment Sub-Committee and provide a substantive response to them at the Cabinet meeting on 12 February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Outcome of the Ofsted Inspecting Local Authority Children's Services Inspection (Publication of Report to Follow)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note and consider the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Croydon’s Children’s Services, which judged the services as ‘good’, and to note that improvement plans will be reviewed and refreshed to address the issues raised in the inspection report.
Recommendations Approved
Progress Update on Tranche 1& 2 Asset Disposals, Seeking Approval for Tranche 3 of Asset for Disposal - Part A
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to accelerate asset sales and reduce debt, they approved Tranche 3 of sites for disposal, delegated authority to officers to agree terms and prices, and noted that disposals would commence immediately alongside Tranche 1 & 2 disposals.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 122