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
122 decisions · Page 20 of 25
Equality Annual Report 2023/2024
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to consider and note the Annual Report detailing progress made in delivering the Equality Strategy 2023-27 and to note that the report will be referred to Full Council for noting and discussion each year.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 6 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the projected £17.6m General Fund revenue budget overspend, the £8.0m Housing Revenue Account overspend, the General Fund and HRA capital programme underspends, progress on MTFS savings, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy - Mid-Year Review 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to recommend to Full Council an increase to the Operational Boundary and Authorised Limit to £1,769.5m and £1,819.5m respectively, aligning with the projected Capital Financing Requirement.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Pipeline
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 30, 2024
...to note the 18-month Procurement Pipeline, planned Contract Extensions, and planned Contract Variations, and that decisions regarding these contracts are now delegated according to the Executive Mayor’s Scheme of Delegation and the Tender and Contracts Regulations 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Housing Transformation Programme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 30, 2024
...to note the progress made since March 2024 on the Housing Transformation Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 122