Councillor Maria Gatland
Email: maria.gatland@croydon.gov.uk
Council: Croydon
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 5.15 pm
Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 5.15 pm
The Corporate Parenting Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to review progress on housing for care-experienced young people and receive updates on various performance indicators. The meeting will also cover the board's terms of reference and an update from the Children's Participation Team and Children in Care Council.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
122 decisions · Page 22 of 25
Review of the Housing Allocation Scheme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
... to approve changes to the Housing Allocation Scheme 2025, including a six-year residency requirement, revised priorities for care experienced young adults and sheltered housing, reciprocal housing arrangements, an annual lettings plan, clarified priority band changes, extended application response times, a simplified document, reinstated annual register reviews, bidding down options, revised offer policies, and updated unacceptable behavior criteria, while also authorizing a formal consultation with residents and key partners.
Recommendations Approved
Placement policy for temporary accommodation and Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
... to approve a new Placement policy for temporary accommodation and Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSO) and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing to make minor amendments in consultation with the Executive Mayor and Cabinet Member for Homes.
Recommendations Approved
London Borough of Culture Impact Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...the Cabinet endorsed the findings of the 'This is Croydon London Borough of Culture 2023 Impact Report', acknowledging the program's success, the diversity of events, the lessons learned, and supporting ongoing collaboration with Culture Croydon to build on the partnership approach.
Recommendations Approved
Period 4 Financial Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...the council is forecasting a £20.6m overspend in the General Fund revenue budget and a £2.0m overspend in the Housing Revenue Account, while also noting progress in savings achievement and approving budget movements between directorates.
Recommendations Approved
Accommodation and Support for Care Experienced Young People (PART A)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 16, 2024
...to approve the disposal of 90 Central Parade to MV Developments, conditional on planning permission, for an exempt supported accommodation scheme for care experienced young people, with an underlease agreement with YMCA, and to delegate authority for finalising agreements related to the sale, headlease, underlease, and nominations, subject to due diligence.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 122