Councillor Leila Ben-Hassel

Council - Monday, 20th July, 2026 6.30 pm

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 27 May 2026 saw the formal appointment of Councillor Mohammed Islam as the new Civic Mayor and Councillor Scott Roche as the Deputy Civic Mayor for the 2026-2027 municipal year. The meeting also included the Executive Mayor's annual statement, outlining priorities for the coming years, and the appointment of Conrad Hall as the Corporate Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer.

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting saw the appointment of His Honour Judge Edward Connell as the new Honorary Recorder of the London Borough of Croydon. Significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules were also approved, aimed at preparing the council for potential shifts in political composition following the upcoming Mayoral and Local Elections. The meeting also included valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.

Scrutiny & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny & Overview Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance for the 2025-2026 period, focusing on the Period 9 Financial Performance Report. The committee was also set to review the proposed implementation of property licensing schemes for privately rented properties across the borough.

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

The Croydon Council meeting on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused heavily on the approval of the Council's budget for 2026-27 and the associated Council Tax increase. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the establishment of a special Council Tax Setting Committee to finalise calculations after the GLA precept is confirmed, and the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also saw the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and business plan, along with the General Fund Capital Programme and Capital Strategy for 2025-31.