Councillor Maddie Henson

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.15 pm

The Croydon Council Corporate Parenting Board met on Wednesday 26 November 2025. On the agenda was a discussion of the performance report for October 2025, a thematic focus on housing, and the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service annual report. The board was also scheduled to receive updates from the Children's Participation Team and the Children in Care Council.

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Sub-committee met to discuss the Children, Young People & Education (CYPE) Directorate's transformation, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and performance data. The committee requested a report on the expansion of enhanced learning provisions and resolved to write to Ofsted about delays in registering children's homes.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 10.30 am

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting, which was scheduled to take place remotely on 23 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to discuss applications for premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003 for two locations: 36 Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath, and Addington Palace Golf Club House on Gravel Hill. For each location, the sub-committee was asked to determine whether to grant the application.

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.15 pm

The Croydon Council's Corporate Parenting Board met on 17 September 2025, receiving updates on the Children's Participation Team, health services, and performance, while also discussing the experiences of children in care and care leavers. The board agreed to receive an update on transitioning work and deferred discussion of the Care Leaver Offer 2025-27 to a later meeting.