Jason Cummings - Councillor for Croydon (Shirley South)

Councillor Jason Cummings

Conservative Shirley South Cabinet Member for Finance

Email: jason.cummings@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments & Disciplinary Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Scrutiny & Overview Committee (Guest) Civic Mayoralty & Honorary Freedom Selection Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of environmental enforcement updates, potential new conservation areas, and funding for transport projects. Significant financial reports were presented, including the Period 6 Financial Performance Report and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, alongside a review of fees and charges for 2026-27. The meeting also addressed the Equality Strategy's annual report and the progress of the Target Operating Model.

January 28, 2026, 6:30 pm
Appointments & Disciplinary Committee Committee Member

Appointments & Disciplinary Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 5.00 pm, NEW

The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss and recommend the approval of the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27. The committee also received an update on referrals to professional bodies concerning historical financial mismanagement and governance failures.

January 27, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting on 3 December 2025, Croydon Council's Cabinet approved recommendations concerning financial performance, environmental enforcement, transport, and potential new conservation areas. Councillor Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, highlighted the importance of these initiatives in making Croydon a safer, healthier, and more prosperous borough.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Outcome of the Ofsted Inspecting Local Authority Children's Services Inspection (Publication of Report to Follow)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note and consider the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Croydon’s Children’s Services, which judged the services as ‘good’, and to note that improvement plans will be reviewed and refreshed to address the issues raised in the inspection report.

Recommendations Approved

Progress Update on Tranche 1& 2 Asset Disposals, Seeking Approval for Tranche 3 of Asset for Disposal - Part A

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to accelerate asset sales and reduce debt, they approved Tranche 3 of sites for disposal, delegated authority to officers to agree terms and prices, and noted that disposals would commence immediately alongside Tranche 1 & 2 disposals.

Recommendations Approved

Equality Annual Report 2023/2024

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to consider and note the Annual Report detailing progress made in delivering the Equality Strategy 2023-27 and to note that the report will be referred to Full Council for noting and discussion each year.

Recommendations Approved

2024-25 Period 6 Financial Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the projected £17.6m General Fund revenue budget overspend, the £8.0m Housing Revenue Account overspend, the General Fund and HRA capital programme underspends, progress on MTFS savings, and the ongoing need for financial recovery measures and government support due to the Council's debt burden.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy - Mid-Year Review 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to recommend to Full Council an increase to the Operational Boundary and Authorised Limit to £1,769.5m and £1,819.5m respectively, aligning with the projected Capital Financing Requirement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 114