Elaine Jackson
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 10.00 am
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 10.00 am, NEW
The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the consideration of minutes from previous meetings and interviews for senior council positions. A significant portion of the meeting is expected to be held in private to discuss sensitive information related to these interviews.
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 3.00 pm, NEW
The Appointments and Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to approve salary packages and the selection process for two key director roles. The committee agreed to the salary packages for the Director of Culture and Community Safety and the Director of Streets and Environment, and resolved to proceed with the selection process for both positions.
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
121 decisions · Page 17 of 25
Education Estates Strategy Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024, changes to the Partnership Early Years Strategy, admission arrangements for community schools for the 2026/27 academic year, a reduction of the PAN for Beulah Junior School and Winterbourne Infants School, the Pan London scheme for co-ordination of admissions, the Education Capital Budget, and the Schools’ Maintenance Plan, while delegating authority to the Corporate Director to vary the Schools’ Maintenance Plan as needed.
Recommendations Approved
Period 7 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to note the Period 7 financial performance report, including the projected overspends in both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, progress on savings targets, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.
Recommendations Approved
Increasing Affordable Housing - Acquisition of Zodiac House (Part A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to acquire Zodiac House, consisting of 73 residential units, associated public garden space, and a community building, using funds including up to £5.1m from the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 and Right to Buy monies, to provide temporary accommodation and community space.
Recommendations Approved
Public Health Prevention Investment
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the Public Health prevention investment objectives, proposal, and approach to improving health and wellbeing, while noting a £2m Public Health Grant Funding Reserve and anticipating a further report for decision.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the action plan responding to the recommendations in the Croydon Council Corporate Peer Challenge final report, receive feedback from the Scrutiny and Overview Committee, and note the upcoming Progress Review by the peer team and subsequent report publication.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 121