Councillor Margaret Bird

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.

Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Croydon Council Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss mental health initiatives, anti-racism efforts, the Better Care Fund, and the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, among other items. The board agreed to publish the 2025 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, and also approved plans for a workshop to shape the council's strategic approach to anti-racism.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 12th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Croydon Council Licensing Sub-Committee met on 12 September 2025 to consider the determination of a personal licence, and to approve the minutes of their previous meeting. Councillor Patsy Cummings, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting, which was held remotely.

Pension Board - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Croydon Council Pension Board met on 24 July 2025 to discuss updates from the Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board, the Pensions Regulator, and the London Collective Investment Vehicle, as well as to review breaches of the law, the risk register, and the administering authority mandatory discretions policy. The board was also scheduled to discuss key performance indicators for the Croydon Pensions Administration Team, and the implementation of the McCloud remedy[^2]. Finally, the board was expected to review the Pension Board Annual Report.