Councillor · Croydon
Councillor Ola Kolade
- Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety & Justice
- Stories naming Ola
- 5
- Meetings we covered
- 16
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Ola Kolade attributed the Youth Justice Plan's success to its emphasis on early intervention and diversion. The councillor presented a report on extending PSPOs, noting they are a cost-effective intervention and that the consultation aims to gather views from residents, businesses, and partners. The councillor stated the Youth Justice Plan is an important part of delivering commitments to stronger support for families and young people, safer streets, and zero tolerance for crime and anti-social behaviour. Concerns regarding overdevelopment, the impact on the area's character, potential overlooking, increased parking pressure, and highway safety were raised by ward councillor Ola Kolade. Councillor Ola Kolade seconded recommendations for a new strategy to combat crime, acknowledging ongoing work and highlighting progress made.
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Stories naming Councillor Ola Kolade
- Croydon Youth Justice Plan shows success in reducing re-offending The service, which worked with 269 children in the previous year, continues to see reductions in re-offending. Councillor Ola Kolade, Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety & Justice, attributed the plan's success to its emphasis on early intervention and diversion.
- Consultation to begin on extending PSPOs to Croydon parks and centres Councillor Ola Kolade, Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Justice, presented the report, noting that PSPOs are a cost-effective intervention. He emphasised that the consultation aims to...
- Youth Justice Plan aims to cut re-offending Councillor Ola Kolade, Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety & Justice, stated that the plan is an "important part of delivering those commitments" to stronger support for families and young...
- Croydon Council approves 6 new flats at Hayes Lane Concerns regarding overdevelopment, the impact on the area's character, potential overlooking, increased parking pressure, and highway safety were raised by objectors and ward councillor Ola...
- Croydon adopts new strategy to combat crime Councillor Ola Kolade, Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Justice, seconded the recommendations, acknowledging the ongoing work required while highlighting the progress made. He thanked...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Ola was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Croydon Council to consult on Council Tax Support changes
- Croydon Council Approves New Strategy to Tackle Homelessness and Boost Housing Supply
- Revised CIL schedule to fund infrastructure
- Croydon Council Reports £27.3 Million Underspend on General Fund Revenue Budget Amidst Significant Financial Challenges
- Croydon Council's Financial Strategy for Sustainability