David Courcoux
Council: Croydon
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Croydon Council met on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, to discuss a range of significant issues including the council's financial performance, the future of its waste and street cleansing services, and a new investment plan for the borough. Key decisions made included the approval of recommendations within the Period 3 Financial Performance Report, the award of a new eight-year contract for waste and street cleansing services, and the adoption of the Croydon Investment Plan.
Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th February, 2024 6.30 pm
The Croydon Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 14 February 2024 to discuss a range of significant financial and operational matters. Key decisions included the approval to close Brick by Brick Croydon Ltd on a solvent basis, with delegated authority for asset and liability management and potential sale negotiations. The Cabinet also proposed a 2.99% increase in the Croydon element of the council tax for 2024-25, alongside a 2% increase for the adult social care precept, leading to an overall council tax bill increase of 5.69%.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 31st January, 2024 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, addressed a range of critical issues for Croydon, including the financial performance of the council, the future of its library services, and plans for town centre regeneration. Key decisions included the approval of the 2024/25 budget for the Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Programme and Growth Zone, and the commencement of a public consultation on proposals for a new library service model.
Decisions from Meetings
10 decisions · Page 1 of 2
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
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
Whitgift Indemnity and Land Transfer Agreement Remedy - Update (PART A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to facilitate town centre regeneration, they approved agreements releasing a guarantor and appointing a replacement for a land transfer agreement, delegated authority for a conditional land sale agreement, and delegated authority to finalise terms and implement remedies related to these agreements.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 10 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.