Councillor Adele Benson

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council met on 16 July 2025, and among other business, agreed to changes to the council's constitution, and debated petitions relating to plant-based food and local issues. The council also discussed concerns raised by residents in Croydon Question Time.

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the potential implications of the Secretary of State's intention to appoint commissioners to the council. The council agreed to note a report from Statutory Officers on the matter, and then heard a statement from Mayor Jason Perry, followed by questions from councillors. The council discussed the government's proposal, the council's financial position, and the potential impact on services.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met to review the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) directorate's stabilisation plan, the family hubs model, and the youth justice plan. They were also scheduled to review performance data and the committee's work programme for the coming year.

Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council's Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee met on 19 June 2025 to discuss key performance indicators, the Housing Revenue Account and General Fund, the stabilisation plan, responses to scrutiny recommendations, and the 2025-2026 work programme. The committee reviewed the Housing elements of the Stabilisation Plan and provided feedback. The Sub-Committee also noted the Cabinet's responses to previous recommendations and discussed the draft work programme for the upcoming year.

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 6.30 pm