Former councillor · Croydon
Maria Gatland
Conservative
South Croydon ward
Croydon
Former councillor
- Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
- Chair, Corporate Parenting Board
- Stories naming Maria
- 2
- Meetings we covered
- 15
- Latest story
- 17 Apr 2026
In brief
Councillor Maria Gatland spoke of her pride in her work in Children's Services, including the opening of Precious House and the establishment of fostering hubs. She also acknowledged the financial challenges faced within Children's Services. The councillor emphasized the importance of adapting family services to meet evolving needs.
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Stories naming Maria Gatland
- Croydon Council Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Councillors Among those stepping down was Councillor Maria Gatland, who served for 24 years. She spoke of her pride in her work in Children's Services, including the opening of Precious House, a children's home, and the establishment of fostering hubs. Councillor Gatland mentioned her pride in "initiatives such as opening...
- Croydon to Consult on Expanding Family Hubs to Older Children Councillor Maria Gatland, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, emphasized the importance of adapting family services to meet evolving needs. The Family Hub model aims to provide a more...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Maria was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Croydon: 90% of Care Homes Rated Good or Outstanding
- Croydon Council to Review Adult Safeguarding Operating Model
- Croydon Council to Benchmark Planning Performance Against Other Local Authorities
- Croydon Council Overspent by £29.2M, Reduced to £0.7M with Reserves
- Croydon to Improve Casework Training for Homelessness Services