Councillor Sue Bennett

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss street designation orders and street trading licences, as well as minutes from previous meetings. The committee was to consider whether to designate two sites for street trading and grant licences for those sites. They were also scheduled to discuss a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting for certain items.

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.15 pm

The Croydon Council Corporate Parenting Board met on Wednesday 26 November 2025. On the agenda was a discussion of the performance report for October 2025, a thematic focus on housing, and the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service annual report. The board was also scheduled to receive updates from the Children's Participation Team and the Children in Care Council.

Scrutiny & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny & Overview Committee were scheduled to meet on 18 November 2025 to discuss Croydon Council's financial performance, transformation programme, and scrutiny recommendations. The committee was also expected to review the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. The meeting was due to take place in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, Katharine Street.

Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee are scheduled to meet on 11 November 2025 to discuss winter contingency plans, the Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) budget, and the outcome of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. The committee will also receive an update from Healthwatch Croydon and review its work programme for the year.