Councillor Amy Croft
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Amy Croft's council service across multiple years demonstrates a consistent dedication to community well-being, with a pronounced and evolving focus on youth support and resident safety in her more recent activities.
In 2026, Croft's primary focus has been on advocating for vulnerable youth, specifically highlighting the critical role of the Hounslow Youth Counselling Service (HYCS). As a trustee of the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust (CHGT), she emphasized that HYCS supports approximately 600 young people annually and is actively working towards securing a permanent location for this vital service. This indicates a strong, recent commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of youth mental health resources.
Her extensive involvement in 2025 as both Councillor and Mayor provides a broader context for her priorities. As Mayor, she consistently managed council proceedings, demonstrating a deep understanding of local governance and procedural matters. Her work as a Councillor in this year was heavily weighted towards community safety and resident concerns. She actively sought to improve channels for reporting issues to the police and council, and in July, she articulated the council's commitment to resident safety and responsible expenditure on street lighting. Croft stressed that cost savings would be achieved through sensible dimming, not widespread reduction,
and welcomed public input on lighting needs, underscoring her dedication to reducing the fear of crime. She also addressed practical resident concerns like weed management, seeking ways for residents to access resources for self-managed control. Her voting against budget amendments suggests a careful approach to fiscal matters, while her engagement with the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board further solidifies her commitment to this area. The latter part of 2025 also saw her celebrating community milestones and positive developments, such as Hounslow's 60th anniversary and the opening of a new health center.
In 2024, Croft's activities were more focused, primarily involving participation in council meetings and proposing Defending Democracy
(Motion 16). Her continued interest as a Trustee of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust was evident, as she sought information on resident involvement in the Trust's programs and encouraged participation in local arts events. This year shows an earlier engagement with democratic processes and a sustained connection to local heritage and arts initiatives.
Key Themes and Priorities: Croft's overarching priorities revolve around community safety, resident welfare, and the support of local institutions and services. Her focus has demonstrably sharpened on youth support in the most recent year, while community safety and resident engagement have been consistent themes throughout her service.
Evolution of Focus: While community safety and resident concerns have been a constant, her recent emphasis in 2026 on securing a permanent home for the Hounslow Youth Counselling Service signifies a deepening and more specific commitment to youth mental health. Her mayoral duties in 2025 provided a platform to address a wide range of community issues, from safety to fiscal responsibility.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2026, her advocacy for the Hounslow Youth Counselling Service and efforts to secure its permanent location are her most significant recent contributions. In 2025, her role as Mayor and her proactive engagement with community safety issues, including the nuanced approach to street lighting and resident empowerment for weed management, stand out.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Croft consistently demonstrates an interest in resident engagement, community safety, and the well-being of local services and institutions. Her continued involvement with the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust across different years highlights a sustained commitment to heritage and cultural assets. Her approach to fiscal matters, as seen in her budget amendment votes in 2025, suggests a thoughtful and perhaps cautious stance on resource allocation.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In January 2026, Amy Croft, a trustee at the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust (CHGT), highlighted the crucial role of the Hounslow Youth Counselling Service (HYCS). She noted that HYCS supports approximately 600 young people each year and that efforts are underway to secure a permanent location for the service.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During the Chiswick Area Forum on January 19, 2026, Amy Croft declared her role as a trustee at the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust (CHGT), a position she holds alongside Councillor Todd. She emphasized the significance of the Hounslow Youth Counselling Service (HYCS), stating it assists around 600 young people annually and that steps are being taken to secure a permanent site for the service.
Meetings in January 2026
Chiswick Area Forum - Monday, 19 January 2026 7:30 pm - 19 January 2026
Amy Croft declared her role as a trustee at Chiswick House and Gardens Trust. She also highlighted the importance of the Hounslow Youth Counselling Service (HYCS), noting its support for approximately 600 young people annually and assuring the meeting that efforts were underway to secure a permanent location for the service. Councillor Croft also confirmed her trusteeship of the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust (CHGT) alongside Councillor Todd.
Throughout 2025, Amy Croft was an active participant in council proceedings, holding significant roles as both a Councillor and Mayor. Her activities spanned eight months, demonstrating a consistent engagement with local governance. As Mayor, she frequently opened council meetings, setting protocols, welcoming attendees, and guiding discussions. She also presided over tributes to deceased councillors and managed procedural matters, including the acceptance of petitions and the calling of votes.
Croft's contributions as a Councillor often focused on community safety and resident concerns. In March, she inquired about effective channels for residents to report issues to the police and council. In July, she read a statement emphasizing the council's commitment to resident safety and responsible expenditure regarding street lighting, noting that cost savings would be achieved through sensible dimming, not widespread reduction, and that public input on lighting needs was welcomed. She also highlighted the importance of reducing the fear of crime. In October, she addressed the sensitive issue of weed management, seeking information on how residents and associations could access resources for self-managed control to avoid spraying.
Beyond her mayoral and community safety duties, Croft also voted against budget amendments in February and May, indicating a stance on fiscal matters. In November, she celebrated Hounslow's 60th anniversary by promoting an exhibition and shared positive experiences at the opening of a new health center, also congratulating a new Chief Executive. Her involvement in the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board in April further underscores her commitment to this area.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Mayor Councillor Amy Croft chaired the Borough Council meeting on November 25th. She marked Hounslow's 60th anniversary by highlighting an exhibition at Hounslow Central Library, which she had opened and which would tour other libraries. Councillor Croft congratulated Mandy Skinner on her appointment as Chief Executive and welcomed her. She also shared her positive experience at the opening of Chiswick Health Centre, describing it as an amazing state-of-the-art health centre.
Finally, she accepted two petitions and moved the meeting forward.
Meetings in November 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm - 25 November 2025
During the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Mayor Councillor Amy Croft chaired the proceedings. She began by announcing that Hounslow, along with other London Borough councils, had marked their 60th anniversary on April 1st. She highlighted a small exhibition at Hounslow Central Library, featuring a comparison of mid-1960s and current photographs of the borough, which she had opened and which was set to tour other libraries. She expressed her gratitude to the officers involved in creating this exhibition. Councillor Croft also congratulated Mandy Skinner on her formal appointment as Chief Executive and welcomed her to the role. Additionally, she shared her experience attending the official opening of Chiswick Health Centre the previous Thursday, describing it as an amazing state-of-the-art health centre.
The Mayor accepted two petitions submitted by Councillor Gurmail Lal and then invited Members to note the referrals of previously received petitions, moving the meeting to the second part of the process.
During the Chiswick Area Forum on October 13, 2025, Councillor Amy Croft addressed the very emotive
topic of weed management. She acknowledged the diverse opinions present and specifically inquired about the process for residents and residents' associations to obtain resources for self-managed weed control, aiming to avoid spraying.
Meetings in October 2025
Chiswick Area Forum - Monday, 13 October 2025 7:30 pm - 13 October 2025
During the Chiswick Area Forum meeting on October 13, 2025, Councillor Amy Croft commented on the very emotive
nature of weed management, noting the differing opinions among attendees. She recalled that some residents and residents' associations had expressed a desire to manage their own areas to avoid spraying and inquired about the process for obtaining resources to assist them.
In her role as Mayor, Amy Croft presided over the Borough Council meeting on September 16, 2025. She led tributes to the late Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, remembering him as a much-liked and respected member across the chamber and that members would miss him.
Mayor Croft also managed council procedures by accepting a petition, directing members to supplementary papers, confirming a Cabinet portfolio, and calling for a named vote on a motion.
Meetings in September 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm - 16 September 2025
In her capacity as Mayor, Amy Croft led tributes to the late Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, acknowledging his significant contributions to the council and community, his career, and his lifelong support of the trade union movement. She noted his passing was a surprise and shock, stating he was a much-liked and respected member across the chamber and that members would miss him.
Mayor Croft also accepted a petition from Councillor Tony Louki regarding the closure of pedestrian access to Nishkam School and moved to the next stage of the petition process. Additionally, she directed members to supplementary papers for nominations, confirmed the accuracy of Councillor Pritam Grewal's Cabinet portfolio, and called for a named vote on a motion proposed by Councillor Ranjit Gill.
In July 2025, Amy Croft was active in two council meetings. On July 2nd, at the Chiswick Area Forum, she read a statement on behalf of Councillor Shivraj Grewal regarding street lighting proposals. She emphasized the council's commitment to scrutinizing expenditures and prioritizing resident safety, stating,
. Croft explained that a review of street lighting would involve consultations with emergency services and the Community Safety Partnership, with a focus on reducing the fear of crime. She clarified that cost savings would be achieved by dimming lights to
The safety of our residents and all road users in our borough continues to be our utmost priority and will be important during this evaluation process
sensible levels
in specific areas, not across the board, and that the public was invited to identify areas lacking adequate lighting. On July 22nd, as Mayor, Croft opened the Borough Council meeting. She welcomed attendees, outlined meeting protocols, and informed the council about the upcoming by-election in Cranford Ward. She also clarified the scope of points of order and guided the council through the agenda, including acknowledging an error in a cabinet title and reminding members of speaking time limits. Croft extended condolences to Councillor Dallywell's family and friends, called for a minute's silence, and then introduced the Scrutiny Annual Report 2425.
Meetings in July 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - 22 July 2025
Amy Croft, as Mayor, opened the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. She welcomed attendees, set out meeting protocols regarding mobile phones and social media use, and emphasized the importance of respectful debate conducted through the Mayor and without interruptions. She informed the council about the upcoming by-election in Cranford Ward following the passing of Councillor Sukbir Singh Daliwal, reminding members to adhere to pre-election rules and avoid electioneering. Croft clarified the scope of points of order, requiring them to relate to breaches of constitution or law and to be supported by relevant council procedure rules. She then guided the council through the agenda, including apologies, announcements, minutes of previous meetings, new petitions, and a reference from the Licensing and General Purposes Committee. She noted an error in a cabinet title and reminded members of speaking time limits. Following the debate on agenda item five, she called for a vote on the recommendation to accept the report. Croft also extended condolences to Councillor Dallywell's family and friends and called for a minute's silence. Finally, she moved to agenda item six, the Scrutiny Annual Report 2425, inviting Councillor Sayar Raza to introduce it.
Chiswick Area Forum - Wednesday, 2 July 2025 7:30 pm - 2 July 2025
Amy Croft read out a statement on behalf of Councillor Shivraj Grewal regarding street lighting proposals, emphasizing the council's commitment to scrutinizing expenditures and the safety of residents and road users. She stated, The London Borough of Hounslow has to scrutinise all and any spend we currently incur in order to minimise its financial expenditures. This includes considering changes to the management of our streetlights. As part of the Highway PFI, all our streetlights, between 2013 and 2017 were converted to energy efficient LED lanterns with a new Central Management System for all of our nearly 16,000 lighting points. The Council is committed to conducting detailed discussions and consultations with all emergency services and members of the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership throughout the evaluation process. The safety of our residents and all road users in our borough continues to be our utmost priority and will be important during this evaluation process
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Croft advised that she was happy to answer questions as she had been involved in the budget setting process. She further explained that a review of street lighting would take place, with a key priority of the Community Safety Partnership being to reduce the fear of crime, which she noted was often higher than actual crime rates. Research indicated that dimming lights had minimal impact on crime, while adding lighting in unlit areas made a positive difference. The public was being asked to identify areas they felt were unsafe due to a lack of lighting. She clarified that cost savings would be achieved by dimming lights to sensible levels
in specific areas where it could be done with minimal impact, and that the council did not plan to dim lighting across the board.
During the May 2025 council meetings, Amy Croft's primary recorded activity was voting against the Conservative Group's proposed amendment to the budget at the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 27th.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:30 pm - 27 May 2025
Amy Croft voted against the Conservative Group's proposed amendment to the budget.
During April 2025, Amy Croft was listed as a member of the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board for their meeting on April 24th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
Meetings in April 2025
Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board - Thursday, 24 April 2025 2:00 pm - 24 April 2025
Amy Croft was listed as a member of the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board for the meeting on Thursday, 24 April 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
During March 2025, Councillor Amy Croft participated in two council meetings. In the Chiswick Area Forum on March 12th, she shared a positive experience with police responses in Riverside ward and inquired about the most effective channels for residents to raise concerns with either ward councillors or directly with the police/Community Safety Team. As Mayor, she opened the Borough Council meeting on March 25th, welcoming attendees, outlining meeting protocols, and emphasizing the council's commitment to civility and respectful disagreement. She also directed attention to agenda items regarding the declaration of interests.
Meetings in March 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - 25 March 2025
As Mayor, Amy Croft opened the Borough Council meeting on March 25, 2025. She welcomed attendees and outlined meeting protocols, including silencing phones, refraining from social media use, and directing all debate through the Mayor without interruption. Croft stressed the council's dedication to civility and respectful disagreement. She also directed members' attention to agenda documents concerning the declaration of interests and requested any such declarations.
Chiswick Area Forum - Wednesday, 12 March 2025 7:30 pm - 12 March 2025
Councillor Croft shared her positive experience with police responses in Riverside ward. She also raised a question regarding the best approach for residents with concerns, asking whether it would be more effective for them to contact their ward councillors or directly engage with the police or Community Safety Team.
During February 2025, Amy Croft participated in one council meeting. On February 25, 2025, at the Budget Setting Meeting of the Borough Council, she voted against a proposed amendment.
Meetings in February 2025
Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - 25 February 2025
During the Budget Setting Meeting of the Borough Council on February 25, 2025, Amy Croft voted against a proposed amendment.
During 2024, Amy Croft's primary activity occurred in September, where she actively participated in council meetings. She proposed Defending Democracy
(Motion 16) and, at the Chiswick Area Forum, expressed her continued interest as a Trustee of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust. Councillor Croft also sought information on resident involvement in the Trust's volunteering and membership programs and encouraged participation in Arts Centre Hounslow events.
Monthly Activity in 2024
Councillor Amy Croft was a listed member present at the Chiswick Area Forum meeting on December 11, 2024, but submitted apologies for her absence due to a clash with the Labour Party conference.
Meetings in December 2024
Chiswick Area Forum - Wednesday, 11 December 2024 7:30 pm - 11 December 2024
Councillor Amy Croft was listed as a member present at the Chiswick Area Forum meeting on December 11, 2024. However, she had given apologies for her absence due to a clash with the Labour Party conference.
During November 2024, Councillor Amy Croft attended both the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board meeting on November 14th and the Borough Council meeting on November 26th. However, the provided documents do not contain any record of specific statements or actions attributed to her during either meeting.
Meetings in November 2024
Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 November 2024 7:30 pm - 26 November 2024
Amy Croft was present at the Borough Council meeting on November 26, 2024. However, the available documents do not indicate that she made any statements or took any specific actions during the meeting.
Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board - Thursday, 14 November 2024 2:00 pm - 14 November 2024
Councillor Amy Croft is a member of the Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board. She was present at the meeting held on November 14, 2024, and also at the previous meeting on August 29, 2024. There is no record of specific statements or actions attributed to her in the provided documents beyond her attendance.
During September 2024, Amy Croft was active in two council meetings. On September 17th, she proposed Motion 16, titled Defending Democracy.
At the Chiswick Area Forum on September 24th, Councillor Croft reiterated her interest as a Trustee of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust and inquired about resident involvement in volunteering and membership schemes for the grounds. She also voiced support for Councillor Thompson's comments on Arts Centre Hounslow, encouraging participation in their events.
Meetings in September 2024
Chiswick Area Forum - Tuesday, 24 September 2024 7:30 pm - 24 September 2024
During the Chiswick Area Forum meeting on September 24, 2024, Councillor Amy Croft reiterated her declared interest as a Trustee of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust. In the discussion regarding Chiswick House and Grounds, she inquired about avenues for resident involvement in volunteering schemes and membership sign-ups. Additionally, Councillor Croft supported Councillor Thompson's remarks on Arts Centre Hounslow, encouraging attendance at their productions and pantomimes.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 7:30 pm - 17 September 2024
Amy Croft proposed Motion 16, titled Defending Democracy
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Amy Croft was present at the Borough Council meeting on July 23, 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in July 2024
Borough Council - Tuesday, 23 July 2024 7:30 pm - 23 July 2024
Amy Croft was present at the Borough Council meeting on March 5, 2024. No statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Chiswick Area Forum - Wednesday, 12 March 2025 7:30 pm
A meeting of the Chiswick Area Forum was due to be held on Wednesday 12 March 2025 at Chiswick Town Hall, Turnham Green. The meeting was scheduled to begin with an informal networking event where members of the public could meet with Councillors and council officers. The formal meeting was then due to consider a range of matters.
Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm
The meeting approved the council’s budget for 2025-26 and appointed an interim chief executive. It also discussed the Council Tax Support Scheme and a petition presented by a Councillor asking the council to rethink its policy of dimming streetlights.
Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board - Thursday, 23 January 2025 3:00 pm
Chiswick Area Forum - Wednesday, 11 December 2024 7:30 pm
The Chiswick Area Forum meeting on 11 December 2024 was scheduled to include an informal networking event for residents to discuss local issues with councillors and community groups before the formal meeting began. During the meeting itself, the forum was scheduled to receive an update from the police and the community safety team as well as a presentation from the youth organisation, W4 Youth. The forum was also scheduled to receive an update on a range of local issues raised at previous meetings, and hear from residents about matters of local concern.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 November 2024 7:30 pm
The meeting included four petitions on a variety of matters, discussion of the ‘state of the borough’ report, the appointment of a new Monitoring Officer and four proposed motions for debate by members. In addition the council considered reports on treasury management, the adoption of a new gambling policy, and constitutional matters. Lastly, five written questions to cabinet members were answered.
Decisions from Meetings
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Reference from the Licensing and General Purposes Committee Meeting held on 8th July 2025: Approval of Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Research Report
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/2025 Scrutiny Annual Report
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Additional Information for the Meeting
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding appointments to committees and other bodies, including changes to Cabinet membership, Planning Committee leadership and membership, and representation on external organizations, while also delegating authority to the Chief Executive for ensuring political proportionality in future appointments.
Recommendations Approved
Date of Next Meeting
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Matters That the Mayor Considers Urgent
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 58