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Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the appointment of a new Honorary Recorder and discussions regarding proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors who were stepping down, reflecting on their service and the challenges of public life.

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.

Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Ethics Committee met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss various matters of probity and ethical conduct. Key decisions included the recommendation for the reappointment of Ashok Kumar as an Independent Person for a further two-year term and the noting of gifts and hospitality declarations made by councillors. The committee also reviewed reports on ethics complaints received in 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2025, as well as recent developments in ethical standards at the local government level.

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

The Croydon Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 discussed and debated the Council's Budget and Council Tax for 2026-2027. A 4.99% increase in Council Tax was proposed, which includes a 2% levy for adult social care. The net budget requirement for 2026-27 was set at £485.401 million, with a Council Tax requirement of £288,943,962. The overall Band D Council Tax charge will be £2,599.91. Due to the Greater London Authority's budget being confirmed after the Council's meeting, a special Council Tax Setting Committee was scheduled to convene to finalise the exact Council Tax bills.

Scrutiny & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny & Overview Committee was scheduled to review the Council's draft Community Safety Strategy and discuss the proposed budget for 2026-27, including the Medium Term Financial Strategy. The committee was also set to consider the progress of the Future Croydon Transformation Programme and review responses to previous scrutiny recommendations.