Councillor Ria Patel
Email: ria.patel@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 2 of 6
Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm
The Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the waste and street cleansing contract, the Cleaner Croydon programme, and the council's financial performance. Also on the agenda was a review of the sub-committee's work programme, and a response from the cabinet regarding recommendations that the sub-committee had previously made.
Audit & Governance Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee met on 29 July 2025, to discuss several key reports, including the internal audit strategy, the annual governance statement, and the council's financial accounts. The committee approved the disposal of the Purley John Fisher Rugby Football Club leasehold and the buyback of an ex-right-to-buy property in New Addington. Members also reviewed the internal audit strategy and plan, and discussed the council's progress with its target operating model.
Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm
Croydon Council met on 16 July 2025, and among other business, agreed to changes to the council's constitution, and debated petitions relating to plant-based food and local issues. The council also discussed concerns raised by residents in Croydon Question Time.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm
Croydon Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the potential implications of the Secretary of State's intention to appoint commissioners to the council. The council agreed to note a report from Statutory Officers on the matter, and then heard a statement from Mayor Jason Perry, followed by questions from councillors. The council discussed the government's proposal, the council's financial position, and the potential impact on services.
Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the council's stabilisation plan, climate action plan and financial performance. The committee was also expected to discuss and update their work programme for the coming year.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
Statutory Officers' Report
From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025
...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to
letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.
Recommendations Approved
Ex-Right-to-Buy Property Buyback 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU
From: Audit & Governance Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 29, 2025
...to purchase the ex-Right-to-Buy property at 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU, as detailed in the Part B report, to increase temporary accommodation and provide housing for priority projects.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 2