Croydon Council Approves Mayor's Delivery Plan 2026-2030 Amidst Accountability Concerns
Croydon Council's Cabinet has approved the Executive Mayor's Delivery Plan for 2026-2030, outlining the framework for achieving the council's priorities over the next four years.
The plan, unanimously approved at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 14 October 2026, aims to translate the commitments made in the Executive Mayor's Business Plan into tangible actions and measurable outcomes for residents. Mayor Jason Perry stated that the plan is designed to be accessible and understandable, moving away from council jargon to clearly communicate the council's priorities and how progress will be monitored. Beyond accessibility, the plan's primary goals are to translate commitments into reality, making them accessible and understandable to residents
and to ensure residents can see the difference.
The plan sets out seven clear priorities, including creating a cleaner, safer Croydon, regenerating the town centre, strengthening local high streets, improving roads, and supporting families.
Councillor Lynne Hale, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Homes, seconded the motion, highlighting the plan's role in delivering the council's priorities. However, Councillor Stuart King, Leader of the Opposition, questioned the absence of corporate performance indicators and measurable targets within the plan, arguing that this hinders accountability. Mayor Perry responded that performance indicators exist within departments and are available for review, emphasizing the plan's focus on accessibility for residents.
The Cabinet also agreed to receive recommendations from the Scrutiny and Overview Committee's meetings in June, July, and September 2026. Councillor Amy Foster, Chair of the Scrutiny and Overview Committee, raised concerns about the pace of transformation workstreams and the need for clearer performance indicators in the Mayor's Delivery Plan. Specifically, Recommendation 17 from the committee asks for regular reviews at scrutiny, covering indicators, outcomes, and how resident feedback has shaped delivery. A substantive response to these recommendations, in the form of a Scrutiny Stage 2 Report, will be provided at the Cabinet meeting on 2 December 2026. The potential implications of the council's substantive response are not yet known as the report is scheduled for a future meeting.
The Public reports pack for the meeting can be found here. The agenda frontsheet is available here, and the decisions made can be viewed here. The printed minutes from a previous Cabinet meeting on 23 September 2026 are available here.