Councillor Scott Roche
Email: scott.roche@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including the approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, a review of the Equality Strategy 2023-27, and the delegation of recruitment responsibilities for the Local Pension Board. Councillors also discussed the use of special urgency for key decisions, the council calendar for 2026-27, the appointment of an interim chief executive, treasury management, and an increase in member allowances.
Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport was scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025. The agenda included updates on town centre regeneration, the Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy, Local Implementation Plan (LIP), and improvements to West Croydon Station. The forum was also expected to discuss nationalisation of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and speed limits in the borough.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council cabinet unanimously approved recommendations on environmental enforcement, conservation areas, transport funding, equality, financial performance, and fees and charges. The cabinet also received an update from Councillor Ben Hassel, Chair of Scrutiny, regarding the target operating model.
South London Waste Partnership Joint Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The South London Waste Partnership Joint Committee met to discuss communications and stakeholder engagement, contract performance, and budget updates. The committee approved the proposed management budget for 2026/27, which will be £177,000 per borough, and noted the contents of the communications and engagement update, the contracts performance report, and the budget update for 2025/26.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council cabinet met to discuss the 2026-30 medium term financial strategy, safeguarding, social care, housing and financial performance, and agreed to implement recommendations regarding scrutiny, safeguarding, social work and housing. The cabinet approved recommendations to keep the Council Tax Support scheme unchanged, and to review it in 2026-27. They also approved the Regina Road regeneration project, and noted progress on the housing strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
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Executive Mayor's Business Plan 2022-2026 Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...to note the Mayor's Business Plan performance report with data up to June 30, 2024, regarding Council and partnership performance, approve amended Housing Measures, and note the enhanced escalation process for areas needing performance improvement.
Recommendations Approved
Review of the Housing Allocation Scheme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
... to approve changes to the Housing Allocation Scheme 2025, including a six-year residency requirement, revised priorities for care experienced young adults and sheltered housing, reciprocal housing arrangements, an annual lettings plan, clarified priority band changes, extended application response times, a simplified document, reinstated annual register reviews, bidding down options, revised offer policies, and updated unacceptable behavior criteria, while also authorizing a formal consultation with residents and key partners.
Recommendations Approved
Placement policy for temporary accommodation and Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
... to approve a new Placement policy for temporary accommodation and Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO) and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing to make minor amendments in consultation with the Executive Mayor and Cabinet Member for Homes.
Recommendations Approved
London Borough of Culture Impact Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...the Cabinet endorsed the findings of the 'This is Croydon London Borough of Culture 2023 Impact Report', acknowledging the program's success, the diversity of events, the lessons learned, and supporting ongoing collaboration with Culture Croydon to build on the partnership approach.
Recommendations Approved
Period 4 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...the council is forecasting a £20.6m overspend in the General Fund revenue budget and a £2.0m overspend in the Housing Revenue Account, while also noting progress in savings achievement and approving budget movements between directorates.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 108