Councillor Simon Brew

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon and the approval of significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules to prepare for post-election operations. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their terms.

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Pension Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters concerning the Croydon Pension Fund. Key items on the agenda included the adoption of the Funding Strategy Statement, the review of audit findings for the 2024/25 financial year, and the approval of the Pension Fund's Medium Term Business Plan for 2026-2029. The committee also received updates on the Fund's investments, administration performance, and regulatory matters.

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss a range of financial and operational matters, including a diagnostic review of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) budget overspend, improvements to revenue and capital monitoring, and lessons learned from the Oracle Improvement Programme. The committee was also set to review the Internal Audit Annual Plan, Strategy, and Charter for 2026/27, consider the Corporate Risk Register, and approve the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.

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.

Audit & Governance Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss the approval of the 2024-25 Statement of Accounts, including the Pension Fund accounts. The committee was also set to review the committee's work programme and assurance mapping document, and receive an update on the Audit and Governance Committee Action Log.