Councillor Nikhil Sherine Thampi

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.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday 05 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for developments at 275 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, and The Chapel, 29 Chaucer Gardens, Coulsdon. Permission was also granted for a development at 60 And Land R/O 62 And 62A Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3EW.

Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee meeting on 03 February 2026 focused on the health and care needs of older residents, the implementation of neighbourhood health initiatives, and updates on the Adults Living Independently programme. Key decisions included noting the findings of the Older People Needs Assessment, endorsing the principles of Healthwatch Croydon, and agreeing to a revised scrutiny work programme.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Planning Committee met on Thursday, 15 January 2026, to discuss a pre-application for redevelopment at Trinity School and a planning application for a new dwelling at the rear of 164 Pampersett Road. The committee resolved to refuse the planning application for the dwelling at 164 Pampersett Road due to concerns over its scale, massing, and detrimental impact on the street scene.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to consider planning applications and other planning matters. The meeting will cover the demolition and redevelopment of Woburn Court and Bedford Court on Wellesley Road, as well as the demolition of a house on Woodfield Hill. The committee will also note a list of recent planning decisions.