Stuart King - Councillor for Croydon ( West Thornton)

Councillor Stuart King

 Labour  West Thornton  Leader of the Opposition

Email: stuart.king@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments & Disciplinary Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny & Overview Committee Planning Committee (Reserve) Civic Mayoralty & Honorary Freedom Selection Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, the Equality Strategy 2023-27 annual report, and a proposal to increase members' allowances. The council will also consider a motion supporting fair funding for Croydon.

December 10, 2025
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

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

The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee met to discuss the recommendation to appoint an interim chief executive, as well as to agree the minutes of previous meetings. The recommendation was for Elaine Jackson, the substantive Assistant Chief Executive, to be appointed as Interim Chief Executive for a period of 12 months. The agenda also included agreement of the minutes of previous meetings.

December 01, 2025
Planning Committee Reserve

Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Committee convened to discuss planning applications, ultimately approving one and refusing another. The committee granted permission for the erection of a two-storey development comprising five flats at 233 Hayes Lane in Kenley, and refused permission for a new dwelling at 1 Blenheim Crescent in South Croydon.

November 06, 2025
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 29 October 2025. The meeting will include interviewing shortlisted candidates for the position of Director of Streets and Environment. Due to the confidential nature of the interviews, the meeting is expected to move into a private session.

October 29, 2025
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

The Croydon Council Appointments & Disciplinary Committee met on Tuesday 28 October 2025 to progress interviews for the role of Director of Property, Procurement and Capital. The meeting was scheduled to move into a closed session for the interviews.

October 28, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 1