Stephen Lawrence-Orumwense

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Officer

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 5.00 pm, NEW

The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was the review and recommendation of the Council's Pay Policy Statement for the 2026-27 financial year. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to receive an update on referrals made to professional bodies concerning historical financial mismanagement and governance failures.

General Purposes Committee Officer

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss and recommend changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The committee unanimously agreed to recommend to Full Council an uplift in basic and special responsibility allowances of 3.2% and an annual inflationary increase to expenses, while noting that a wider review of expenses is ongoing.

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Officer

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Monday, 1st December, 2025 2.30 pm, NEW

The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee agreed to recommend that Croydon Council appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive for a 12-month period, from 10 December 2025 to 9 December 2026. The committee heard that informal consultation with the Executive, Commissioners, and Opposition had been undertaken, and that all supported the recommendation. The recommended option also presented the overall best cost option.

Ethics Committee Officer

Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Ethics Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the re-appointment of an independent person, member gifts and hospitality, ethical standards, complaints, and the committee's work programme. The meeting was due to be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. Members of the public were welcome to attend.

General Purposes Committee Officer

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council's General Purposes Committee met to discuss and approve a 3.2% increase to the Members' Allowance Scheme, and to agree the schedule of council meetings for 2026-27. The committee voted to recommend both items to the full council for final approval.