Councillor Patsy Cummings

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Kongunadu Restaurant. The review was initiated by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Licensing Compliance Team, citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council met on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss a review of the borough's cumulative impact areas and to consider applications for street designation orders and premises licences. The meeting's agenda included a consultation on the potential retention of existing cumulative impact areas, which are designated zones where the concentration of licensed premises may negatively affect licensing objectives.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget and transformation efforts. Key discussions included the appointment of a new strategic transformation partner to build on the 'Helping Families Thrive' programme, the challenges and strategies related to school place planning and SEND provision, and the budget proposals for 2026/27, with a particular focus on demographic growth and market cost pressures.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene remotely to address licensing matters within the borough. The main item for consideration is an application for a premises licence at a shop on London Road. The sub-committee will also discuss any urgent business and consider excluding the press and public from the meeting for certain items.