Councillor Andy Stranack
Email: andy.stranack@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council meeting on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused heavily on the approval of the Council's budget for 2026-27 and the associated Council Tax increase. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the establishment of a special Council Tax Setting Committee to finalise calculations after the GLA precept is confirmed, and the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also saw the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and business plan, along with the General Fund Capital Programme and Capital Strategy for 2025-31.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council Cabinet meeting on 11 February 2026 confirmed the Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, which aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through a focus on violence against women and girls, youth safety, and targeted neighbourhood interventions. The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme until 2029, backed by nearly £4.84 million in government funding, ensuring continued support for disadvantaged children and young people through enriching activities and meals.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of several key strategies and plans, including the Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30, the Education Estates Strategy, and the Family Hubs Model. The Cabinet also noted the Corporate Risk Register and approved responses to scrutiny recommendations.
Decisions from Meetings
122 decisions · Page 24 of 25
Croydon Investment Plan - Unlocking Croydon's Potential
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to adopt the Croydon Investment Plan, establish a Partnership Board to action the plan and deliver investment, and delegate authority to a Corporate Director to determine the Board's structure and membership.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 2 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the Period 2 Financial Performance Report, including a forecast General Fund revenue budget overspend of £15.6m, a Housing Revenue Account overspend of £2.0m, progress on Medium Term Financial Strategy savings, the commencement of a Transformation Programme, and slippage and underspends in the capital programme, while also acknowledging the critical impact of the Council's debt burden and ongoing discussions with the MHCLG.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 Period 3 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to note the forecast £23.9m General Fund revenue budget overspend, approve budget virements for non-pay inflation, note progress on savings and the Transformation Programme, note the Housing Revenue Account overspend, and approve budget changes for capital programmes, while also acknowledging the critical impact of the Council's debt burden and ongoing discussions with the government.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Waste and Street Cleansing Service - Award Report (PART A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to appoint a preferred bidder for waste and recycling collection, street cleansing, and vehicle maintenance services for an initial eight-year term, with potential extensions, and authorized the Corporate Director to finalize the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Stage Two
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to approve responses and action plans, delegate authority to officers for reporting progress, and approve executive responses regarding Libraries Review recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 122