Jane West
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 6.30 pm
Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss a range of financial and operational matters, including a diagnostic review of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) budget overspend, improvements to revenue and capital monitoring, and lessons learned from the Oracle Improvement Programme. The committee was also set to review the Internal Audit Annual Plan, Strategy, and Charter for 2026/27, consider the Corporate Risk Register, and approve the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.
Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Croydon Ethics Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss the reappointment of an independent person, review declarations of gifts and hospitality, and consider recent developments in ethical standards. Key decisions included recommending the reappointment of Ashok Kumar as an independent person for a further two-year term and noting the report on ethics complaints received in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Audit & Governance Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss the approval of the 2024-25 Statement of Accounts, including the Pension Fund accounts. The committee was also set to review the committee's work programme and assurance mapping document, and receive an update on the Audit and Governance Committee Action Log.
Decisions from Meetings
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SCRUTINY STAGE 2: Responses to Recommendations arising from: Homes Sub-Committee on 19 June 2025, Streets & Environment Sub-Committee on 24 June 2025, and the Children & Young People Sub-Committee on 1 July 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
This report invited Cabinet to approve its response to the Scrutiny recommendations originally presented in the Stage 1 report to the Cabinet meeting held on the 24 September 2025. This response includes: - Action plans for the implementation of agreed recommendations, or; Indicating where a recommendation is already in progress, or; Reasons for rejecting the recommendations. Following approval by Cabinet, the response to the scrutiny recommendations will be reported back to the next meeting of either the Scrutiny and Overview Committee or the relevant Sub-Committees. The Constitution requires that in accepting a recommendation, with or without amendment, from a Scrutiny and Overview Committee or Sub-Committee, Cabinet shall agree an action plan for the implementation of the agreed recommendations and shall delegate responsibility to an identified officer to report back to the Scrutiny and Overview Committee or Sub-Committee, within a specified period, on the progress made in implementing the action plan. Scrutiny’s recommendations highlight potential opportunities for reinforcing performance management, strengthening governance, and increasing transparency for residents. They are presented for consideration, focusing on options that may improve oversight of performance, and service delivery. Should these recommendations be taken forward, they could help deliver the priorities in the Mayor’s Business Plan—embedding good governance (Outcome 1, Priorities 1 & 4), ensuring that Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier (Outcome 4, Priorities 3 & 5), and that children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential (Outcome 3, Priority 3).
Recommendations Approved
Croydon Safeguarding Annual Reports 2024/25 (Adults Board (CSAB) and Children’s Partnership (CSCP))
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
As London’s largest borough, with nearly a quarter of our residents under 18 and a growing elderly community, the Council has a responsibility to safeguard and care for both children and adults. The Annual Reports for the Croydon Safeguarding Adult Board (CSAB) and the Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) underscore the commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of the community and tell a powerful story of progress, resilience, and partnership. Despite a year marked by significant financial pressures and increased scrutiny from national inspection regimes, both Boards have delivered real impact. From tackling serious youth violence and reducing anti-social behaviour, to strengthening our learning culture and embedding the voice of residents, including children in everything we do — the achievements are substantial and worth celebrating. We’ve seen stronger governance, more inclusive engagement, and a growing culture of transparency and challenge. The CSCP has delivered 86% of its Business Plan, introduced new tools to improve multi-agency practice, and embedded learning from previous reviews. It is justifiably proud of its appointment of a Young Scrutineer. The CSAB has made real strides in areas like homelessness, self-neglect, and transitional safeguarding, whilst also strengthening its relationships with community groups and statutory partners. The Local Authority key partners (Adult Social Care & Health and Children's Social Care) have both received 'Good' gradings from CQC and Ofsted. Both Boards are taking an innovative approach to working more closely together — and with the Safer Croydon Partnership — to tackle cross-cutting issues like exploitation, suicide prevention, and violence against women and girls. This 'One Council' approach is not just efficient — it’s effective, and it’s helping us deliver better outcomes for Croydon’s most vulnerable residents. There has been significant support and challenge of the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) to evidence their safeguarding arrangements which has led to new collaborations and positive impact for some of our most vulnerable residents. Challenges remain such as persistent funding inequalities, and the sustainability of some partnership functions is under pressure. However, the commitment from partners, the creativity of our workforce, and the voices of children, adults and families continue to drive us forward. These annual reports are not just a statutory requirement — it’s a reflection of a borough that is determined to safeguard its residents, learn from experience, and keep improving. We are proud of what has been achieved - and clear about what still needs to be done.
Recommendations Approved
2026-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
...to note the updated financial forecast and medium-term financial strategy assumptions, the dialogue with Government regarding financial sustainability, the outcome of the review of the Council Tax Support scheme, to approve recommendations to Full Council to maintain the current Council Tax Support scheme and review it in 2026-27, to note the budget timetable, and to note Croydon Council’s response to the Government’s Fair Funding Reform 2.0 consultation.
Recommendations Approved
2025-26 Period 5 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
This report provides the Council’s financial performance as at Period 5 (August 2025) for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the Capital Programme. The report forms part of the Council’s financial management process for publicly reporting financial performance and supports the Executive Mayor’s Business Plan 2022-2026 objective one “The council balances its books, listens to residents and delivers good sustainable services”.
Recommendations Approved
Update on Regina Road (Part A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 19, 2025
The last Regina Road project update report to Cabinet was provided on 15 July 2024. This November 2025 update report is provided to inform of latest progress and key considerations. In 2021 Regina Road gained national attention following an ITV news report revealing serious concerns about the living conditions on the estate. Reports informed that conditions were unacceptable, highlighting major health and safety concerns including severe damp and mould. The issues were noted to have arisen owing to a range of factors including failure to resolve key maintenance issues, failings in the response to the worsening conditions highlighted by residents, and the estate suffering from a lack of investment over many years. It was deemed that there was a need for urgent intervention to address the issues and provide safe, high quality homes. The Council subsequently committed to take action to address past failures and ensure that this is done in consultation with residents. The Residents’ Charter was produced and approved at Cabinet on 16 November 2022, providing a framework for the consultation. In 2023, 88.1% of eligible residents voted in favour of demolishing and rebuilding the estate through a formal ballot. The proposed redevelopment is one of the biggest regeneration projects in Croydon in recent years and reflects the Council’s commitment to building high quality new council homes. The redevelopment process is advancing swiftly, and several major milestones have recently been achieved. Key areas of progression on the project since the last Cabinet update include commencement of demolition of the first tower block, obtaining unanimous approval from Planning Committee for the planning application to redevelop the estate, and a successful major procurement process to identify the main build contractor for Phase 1 in anticipation of starting new build works in spring 2026. The detail of these major project milestones and associated activities are outlined in the report. The Regina Road redevelopment contributes to the Executive Mayor’s Priority 4 by demonstrating significant investment into new Council housing stock and providing safe, well-designed new homes that are in keeping with the local area.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 124