Claire Bonham - Councillor for Croydon ( Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood)

Councillor Claire Bonham

 Liberal Democrats  Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

Email: claire.bonham@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Audit & Governance Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny & Overview Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

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
Audit & Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council met to discuss a range of issues, including an update on the 2024-25 annual accounts, treasury management activities, and corporate risk management. The committee was also scheduled to review the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan and consider whistleblowing referrals. Also on the agenda was the recruitment of a new independent non-voting member to the committee.

November 27, 2025
Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee was scheduled to meet to review the council's financial performance, examine the work of registered social landlords, and discuss the sub-committee's work programme. The meeting was due to take place in the Council Chamber at Croydon Town Hall.

November 05, 2025
Audit & Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss external audit progress, cyber security, information governance, and internal audit updates. The committee, including Independent Chair Dr Olu Olasode and Councillor Matt Griffiths, Vice-Chair, was also scheduled to review its work programme and action log. The meeting was to include updates on the 2024-25 annual accounts and a review of the Scrutiny & Overview Committee's annual report.

October 30, 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

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Statutory Officers' Report

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

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Ex-Right-to-Buy Property Buyback 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 29, 2025

...to purchase the ex-Right-to-Buy property at 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU, as detailed in the Part B report, to increase temporary accommodation and provide housing for priority projects.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 2