Samir Dwesar - Councillor for Croydon (Purley and Woodcote)

Councillor Samir Dwesar

Conservative Purley and Woodcote Croydon
samir.dwesar@croydon.gov.uk Council website
Committees & roles
General Purposes Urgency Sub-Committee Council Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Reserve Members' Learning & Development Panel Vice-Chair General Purposes Committee Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee Reserve

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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General Purposes Committee Committee Member

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 3 November 2026 - 6.30 pm

November 03, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 6.30 pm

October 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 - 6.30 pm

October 13, 2026, 6:30 pm
Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Borough's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule, a discussion on proposed guidance for residential extensions and alterations, and updates on various council operations including enforcement, highways contracts, and financial performance.

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

Council - Monday, 20th July, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting held on Monday 20 July 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the adoption of the Safer Croydon Partnership Community Safety Strategy 2026-2029, which was approved following amendments proposed by the Labour Group. The Council also reviewed the Health and Wellbeing Annual Report 2025 and agreed proposed updates to its Terms of Reference.

July 20, 2026, 6:30 pm

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

Tender and Contract Regulations

From: General Purposes Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

...the General Purposes Committee of Croydon approved recommendations regarding the Tender and Contract Regulations, which will be superseded by proposed Contract Standing Orders aligning with new procurement legislation and aiming for robust governance and efficient delivery, subject to approval and adoption by the Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
71
Average per month
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Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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Most Discussed Topics

Environmental enforcement 2 Stuart King 2 Richard Chatterjee 2 Croydon Council 2 political proportionality 2 Local Government and Housing Act 1989 2 Executive Mayor 2 Cleaner Streets 1 Mayor Jason Perry 1 Councillor Scott Roche 1