Andy Stranack - Councillor for Croydon ( Selsdon Vale and Forestdale)

Councillor Andy Stranack

 Conservative  Selsdon Vale and Forestdale  Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture

Email: andy.stranack@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Scrutiny & Overview Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

28 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Youth Justice Plan, the annual Equality Strategy report, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. Councillors will also consider a proposed increase to the Members' Allowance Scheme and debate a motion supporting fair funding for Croydon.

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council cabinet unanimously approved recommendations on environmental enforcement, conservation areas, transport funding, equality, financial performance, and fees and charges. The cabinet also received an update from Councillor Ben Hassel, Chair of Scrutiny, regarding the target operating model.

December 03, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council cabinet met to discuss the 2026-30 medium term financial strategy, safeguarding, social care, housing and financial performance, and agreed to implement recommendations regarding scrutiny, safeguarding, social work and housing. The cabinet approved recommendations to keep the Council Tax Support scheme unchanged, and to review it in 2026-27. They also approved the Regina Road regeneration project, and noted progress on the housing strategy.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

October 22, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting on 15 October 2025, the Croydon Council Cabinet reviewed the Adult Social Care and Health Directorate's 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), approved recommendations from the Scrutiny and Overview Committee, and endorsed the Annual Treasury Management Review for 2024-25. The cabinet also approved a series of measures designed to address a fault relating to a homelessness case, and approved the 2025-26 Period 3 Financial Performance Report, including changes to the capital programme.

October 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Progress Update on Tranche 1& 2 Asset Disposals, Seeking Approval for Tranche 3 of Asset for Disposal - Part A

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to accelerate asset sales and reduce debt, they approved Tranche 3 of sites for disposal, delegated authority to officers to agree terms and prices, and noted that disposals would commence immediately alongside Tranche 1 & 2 disposals.

Recommendations Approved

Equality Annual Report 2023/2024

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to consider and note the Annual Report detailing progress made in delivering the Equality Strategy 2023-27 and to note that the report will be referred to Full Council for noting and discussion each year.

Recommendations Approved

2024-25 Period 6 Financial Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the projected £17.6m General Fund revenue budget overspend, the £8.0m Housing Revenue Account overspend, the General Fund and HRA capital programme underspends, progress on MTFS savings, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy - Mid-Year Review 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to recommend to Full Council an increase to the Operational Boundary and Authorised Limit to £1,769.5m and £1,819.5m respectively, aligning with the projected Capital Financing Requirement.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement Pipeline

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 30, 2024

...to note the 18-month Procurement Pipeline, planned Contract Extensions, and planned Contract Variations, and that decisions regarding these contracts are now delegated according to the Executive Mayor’s Scheme of Delegation and the Tender and Contracts Regulations 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 28

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 108