Councillor · Croydon
Councillor Helen Redfern
- Vice-Chair, Planning Sub-Committee
- Stories naming Helen
- 9
- Meetings we covered
- 24
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Helen Redfern proposed the motion to grant the application for nine new homes. She expressed satisfaction with revised plans for a new home, stating that "every effort has been made to resolve the issues that were reasons for refusal." The councillor criticised an amendment as "performative politics designed for sound bites rather than delivering for Croydon's residents." She compared an application to a recent one, stating that the street scene is not significantly impacted because the land slopes down from the pavement.
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Stories naming Councillor Helen Redfern
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Croydon Council approves nine new homes despite overdevelopment concerns Councillor Helen Redfern proposed, and Councillor Sam Attwater seconded, the motion to grant the application, which was carried unanimously by the eight members present. The decision was made in line with the officer's recommendation.
- Croydon approves bungalow plan despite earlier refusal Councillor Helen Redfern, vice-chair of the committee, expressed satisfaction with the revised plans, stating that "every effort has been made to resolve the issues that were reasons for refusal."...
- Travis Perkins builder's merchant development approved in South Croydon despite resident concerns Councillor Helen Redfern noted the site's industrial designation but expressed concerns about the visual and sound impact. Councillor Mark Johnson echoed these concerns, stating he was "struggling"...
- Croydon Ethics Committee reviews two new complaints, with two others closed The meeting was chaired by Councillor Catherine Wilson, with Councillor John Wentworth serving as Vice Chair. Other attendees included Councillors Jack Barwell, Esther Sutton, Paul Srinivasan, and...
- Government Proposes Mandatory Councillor Codes of Conduct with New Sanctions Councillor Catherine Wilson, Chair of the Ethics Committee, presided over the meeting on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Other attendees included Councillor Brigitte Graham (Vice-Chair), Councillors...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Helen was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Croydon sees rise in ethics complaints against councillors in 2025, though below 2022 peak
- Croydon Council plans £874m capital investment
- Regina Road Estate Redevelopment Advances as Key Part of Housing Investment Plan
- Croydon Council Approves £572m Six-Year Investment Plan for Housing Stock Improvements
- Croydon Council Approves Member Allowance Increase