Councillor Richard Chatterjee

Council - Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 6.30 pm

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 6.30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the appointment of a new Honorary Recorder and the approval of significant changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The meeting also included a lengthy debate and vote on the Council's budget and Council Tax for the upcoming year, alongside valedictory speeches from several councillors marking the end of their service.

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.

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 .