Karen Jewitt - Councillor for Croydon (Thornton Heath)

Karen Jewitt

Labour Thornton Heath Croydon

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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General Purposes Committee Committee Member

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 6.30 pm

April 28, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the appointment of a new Honorary Recorder and discussions regarding proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors who were stepping down, reflecting on their service and the challenges of public life.

April 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
General Purposes Committee Committee Member

, General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The General Purposes Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules, with a particular focus on preparing for potential shifts in the council's political composition following the upcoming local elections. The committee considered recommendations for these proposed changes to be put forward to Full Council.

April 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Pension Committee Committee Member

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Pension Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters concerning the Croydon Pension Fund. Key items on the agenda included the adoption of the Funding Strategy Statement, the review of audit findings for the 2024/25 financial year, and the approval of the Pension Fund's Medium Term Business Plan for 2026-2029. The committee also received updates on the Fund's investments, administration performance, and regulatory matters.

March 17, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 discussed and debated the Council's Budget and Council Tax for 2026-2027. A 4.99% increase in Council Tax was proposed, which includes a 2% levy for adult social care. The net budget requirement for 2026-27 was set at £485.401 million, with a Council Tax requirement of £288,943,962. The overall Band D Council Tax charge will be £2,599.91. Due to the Greater London Authority's budget being confirmed after the Council's meeting, a special Council Tax Setting Committee was scheduled to convene to finalise the exact Council Tax bills.

February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

3 decisions

Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board and The Pensions Regulator Update

From: Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026

The Pension Committee approved recommendations on 17 March 2026. The committee was advised of matters being considered by the Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board and The Pensions Regulator.

Recommendations Approved

Statutory Officers' Report

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's "minded to" letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Tender and Contract Regulations

From: General Purposes Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

...the General Purposes Committee of Croydon approved recommendations regarding the Tender and Contract Regulations, which will be superseded by proposed Contract Standing Orders aligning with new procurement legislation and aiming for robust governance and efficient delivery, subject to approval and adoption by the Full Council.

Recommendations Approved