Patsy Cummings

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the new Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon. Significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules were also approved, aimed at preparing the council for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming Mayoral and Local Elections. The meeting also included valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.

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 Croydon Children and Young People Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on 10 March 2026 to discuss the transformation of public health nursing services, education standards, and youth engagement services. Key decisions included noting the progress in the public health nursing service, acknowledging areas for improvement in education standards, and reviewing the new operating model for youth engagement services.

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.