Croydon councillors have declared a range of gifts and hospitality received from various organisations, as noted at a Croydon Ethics Committee meeting.
Councillor Jeet Bains received an invitation to an invitation only dinner and drinks in the House of Lords
from LanPro, valued at an estimated £150. The invitation was extended to introduce potential investors to development opportunities in Croydon, with Councillor Bains attending in representation of Mayor Perry. The specific development opportunities were not detailed in the meeting's public reports pack.
Councillor Janet Campbell was gifted three free tickets to the Children's Christmas Ball by the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT), with a total value of £70.
Mayor Jason Perry declared several items. He received flowers from Mrs. Nandita Saha on September 28, 2025, for the Spandan Durga Puja event, valued under £10. He also received flowers from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Croydon on November 28, 2025, also valued under £10. Mayor Perry also received a notebook and pen from the Christian Leaders Community. Additionally, he declared lunches and dinners from various organisations, including the Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership, the Asian Resource Centre of Croydon, and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Other declarations included Councillor Gayle Gander receiving dinner and a drink at a volunteer appreciation event hosted by Purley Food Stop, valued at approximately £20. Councillor Lynne Hale and Councillor Yvette Hopley both received dinner and drinks at the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust annual staff awards, valued at £100 each. Councillor Hale also declared takeaway food and a box of ceramic dishes from Ma Sarasswati Pratish, valued under £25, from a ceremony at Coulsdon Mandir.
These declarations were reviewed by the committee as part of its ongoing duty to monitor members' adherence to the council's Code of Conduct. Members are required to declare gifts and hospitality valued at over £50, though voluntary declarations of lower-value items are also accepted. The full details of these declarations can be found in the Public reports pack for the Ethics Committee meeting.
