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General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 6.30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the new Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon. Significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules were also approved, aimed at preparing the council for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming Mayoral and Local Elections. The meeting also included valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.

, General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on 14 April 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The committee agreed to recommend these changes to Full Council for approval, aiming to improve the efficiency and fairness of council meetings, particularly in preparation for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming local elections.

Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Streets and Environment Scrutiny Subcommittee met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the highways maintenance contract, environmental enforcement, and financial performance. Key decisions included the approval of a one-year extension to the highways maintenance contract with FM Conway, subject to further negotiations on savings and performance improvements, and a commitment to enhancing public information on gully cleansing programmes. The subcommittee also reviewed the council's strengthened approach to environmental crime, noting improvements in data intelligence and enforcement capacity.

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.