Councillor Ria Patel

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee is scheduled to consider the council's financial strategy for the upcoming year and receive an update on internal audit work. A presentation on a specific risk related to the Whitgift Centre is also on the agenda.

Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss the borough's electric vehicle charging point strategy, financial performance, and budget proposals. The Sub-Committee was also expected to review responses from the cabinet regarding previous scrutiny recommendations and to discuss its work programme for the year.

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council met to discuss a range of issues, including an update on the 2024-25 annual accounts, treasury management activities, and corporate risk management. The committee was also scheduled to review the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan and consider whistleblowing referrals. Also on the agenda was the recruitment of a new independent non-voting member to the committee.

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss external audit progress, cyber security, information governance, and internal audit updates. The committee, including Independent Chair Dr Olu Olasode and Councillor Matt Griffiths, Vice-Chair, was also scheduled to review its work programme and action log. The meeting was to include updates on the 2024-25 annual accounts and a review of the Scrutiny & Overview Committee's annual report.