Councillor Maddie Henson

Licensing Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council met on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss a review of the borough's cumulative impact areas and to consider applications for street designation orders and premises licences. The meeting's agenda included a consultation on the potential retention of existing cumulative impact areas, which are designated zones where the concentration of licensed premises may negatively affect licensing objectives.

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 5.15 pm

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget and transformation plans. Key discussions included the appointment of a strategic transformation partner to drive further efficiencies and savings, the ongoing challenges and strategies related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and transport, and the financial implications of demographic changes and market pressures within children's social care. The committee also reviewed the Education Estates Strategy, which addresses the management of surplus school places and the maintenance of school buildings.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene remotely to address licensing matters within the borough. The main item for consideration is an application for a premises licence at a shop on London Road. The sub-committee will also discuss any urgent business and consider excluding the press and public from the meeting for certain items.

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 .