Patsy Cummings

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.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 16th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council met on Monday, 16 March 2026, to discuss the outcome of a consultation on the review of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for the London Borough of Croydon. The committee was also scheduled to consider applications for street trading designation and licences at four different locations.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for a fast-food outlet. The meeting agenda also included standard procedural items.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the transformation of public health nursing services, education standards, and youth engagement services. Key discussions included improvements in health visiting performance, the impact of the pandemic on educational outcomes, and the restructuring of youth engagement services to better support vulnerable young people.

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.