Jane West
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Pension Board - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Pension Board of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss significant reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) known as 'Fit for the Future', alongside updates on the Fund's relationship with the London CIV and the performance of the Croydon Pensions Administration Team. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the Pension Fund's risk register and a log of breaches of the law.
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.
Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to consider the council's Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming financial year, review the committee's work programme, and receive an update on internal audit activities. Additionally, a presentation was planned regarding a risk deep dive into the Whitgift Centre.
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.
General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss and recommend changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The committee unanimously agreed to recommend to Full Council an uplift in basic and special responsibility allowances of 3.2% and an annual inflationary increase to expenses, while noting that a wider review of expenses is ongoing.
Decisions from Meetings
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Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026-27, recommending these to Full Council for their consideration and approval.
Recommendations Approved
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Funding 2026 2027 Formula Factors
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...approved the provisional funding formula factors for Croydon mainstream schools for the financial year 2026/27, approved the statutory spend of £348.07m of Schools Block DSG funding for 2026/27, and supported the transfer of £1.2m from the school's block to the High Needs block as part of the DSG Deficit Management Plan.
Recommendations Approved
HRA Rent Setting 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...to agree a 4.8% increase in social rents and associated tenant service charges, along with garage rents, parking spaces, and caravan site plot charges, effective from April 2026, and to continue the HRA hardship fund.
Recommendations Approved
HRA Business Plan and Budget Update 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
...recommend to Full Council to agree the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including the HRA capital programme, and to agree the HRA 30 Year Business Plan based on that budget.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 11, 2026
... approved the budget proposals and council tax proposals for the Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30, recommending them to Full Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 124