Ola Kolade - Councillor for Croydon (Kenley)

Councillor Ola Kolade

Conservative Kenley Cabinet Member for Community Safety

Email: Ola.Kolade@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 6.30 pm

May 27, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

April 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 11, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Scrutiny Stage One

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024

...to receive recommendations from two sub-committees and provide a substantive response to them at the Cabinet meeting on November 20, 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Libraries Review

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024

...to adopt a new Library Service model that keeps nine libraries open with increased hours, expands services like outreach and digital access, and closes four libraries (Bradmore Green, Broad Green, Sanderstead and Shirley) effective November 8th, 2024, while implementing mitigation measures for the closures.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 122