Simon Brew - Councillor for Croydon ( Purley and Woodcote)

Councillor Simon Brew

 Conservative  Purley and Woodcote

Email: simon.brew@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Pension Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee Audit & Governance Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, the Equality Strategy 2023-27 annual report, and a proposal to increase members' allowances. The council will also consider a motion supporting fair funding for Croydon.

December 10, 2025
Pension Committee Committee Member

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues related to the management and performance of the Croydon Pension Fund. These include updates on the Collective Investment Vehicle for London Local Authorities Pension Funds, contractual arrangements with the London CIV, responsible investment, key performance indicators, breaches of the law, the risk register, investment strategy and the Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board. Some of these discussions, specifically those relating to investment strategy, are expected to be held in private.

December 09, 2025
Audit & Governance Committee Committee Member

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.

November 27, 2025
Audit & Governance Committee Committee Member

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.

October 30, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

October 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Statutory Officers' Report

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 10, 2025

...to note the Statutory Officers' report regarding the Secretary of State's minded to letter concerning potential statutory intervention and the appointment of Commissioners due to best value duty concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Ex-Right-to-Buy Property Buyback 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 29, 2025

...to purchase the ex-Right-to-Buy property at 18 Redstart Close, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EU, as detailed in the Part B report, to increase temporary accommodation and provide housing for priority projects.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 2