Councillor Yvette Hopley
Email: yvette.hopley@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of environmental enforcement updates, potential new conservation areas, and funding for transport projects. Significant financial reports were presented, including the Period 6 Financial Performance Report and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, alongside a review of fees and charges for 2026-27. The meeting also addressed the Equality Strategy's annual report and the progress of the Target Operating Model.
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 28 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Croydon residents. Key discussions were planned around the delivery of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, including its outcome monitoring framework, and initiatives focused on creating healthier neighbourhoods. The board was also scheduled to review updates on creative health programmes, an anti-racism work programme, and the Better Care Fund, alongside the annual reports from Healthwatch Croydon and future plans for patient engagement.
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
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Pension Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Croydon Council Pension Committee met on 9 December 2025 to discuss updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme, performance indicators, and risk management. The committee was also scheduled to discuss contractual arrangements and responsible investment with the London CIV[^2]. Some items, including the investment strategy review, were scheduled to be discussed in Part B of the meeting, from which the press and public were excluded.
Decisions from Meetings
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Period 4 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...the council is forecasting a £20.6m overspend in the General Fund revenue budget and a £2.0m overspend in the Housing Revenue Account, while also noting progress in savings achievement and approving budget movements between directorates.
Recommendations Approved
Accommodation and Support for Care Experienced Young People (PART A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...to approve the disposal of 90 Central Parade to MV Developments, conditional on planning permission, for an exempt supported accommodation scheme for care experienced young people, with an underlease agreement with YMCA, and to delegate authority for finalising agreements related to the sale, headlease, underlease, and nominations, subject to due diligence.
Recommendations Approved
2025-29 Medium Term Financial Strategy Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
... to note the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2025-29, positive dialogue with MHCLG, changes resulting from a new target operating model, and the budget timetable, as well as to approve a period of public engagement on proposals for financial and operational sustainability and to recommend that the Council Tax Support scheme remain unchanged.
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Business (If any)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...to receive recommendations from the Scrutiny & Overview Committee meeting on October 14, 2024, regarding the Period 4 Financial Monitoring Report and the Medium Term Financial Strategy Update, and to provide a substantive response to these recommendations at the Cabinet meeting on October 30, 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Croydon Companies Supervision and Monitoring Panel - Update Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...to approve a nominated Council contact for two parks-related charities, note the status of Croydon Council companies, note actions to improve debt collection by Croydon Affordable Housing, note forthcoming shareholding changes to Croydon Central Management Company Ltd, note the status of Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund and Non-Executive Director recruitment, and approve a change in update reporting frequency from the Croydon Companies Supervision and Monitoring Panel from twice per year to annually.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 114