Croydon Council has officially appointed Conrad Hall as its new Corporate Director of Resources, a role that also encompasses the statutory responsibility of Chief Finance Officer and Section 151 Officer. The decision was confirmed during the Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Hall's appointment was unanimously recommended by the Appointments and Disciplinary Committee and is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment checks. The committee's recommendation to Full Council was based on his significant experience in local government and audit, as well as his service on numerous national bodies. The report for his appointment states that A Chief Finance Officer must lead on a local authority's financial functions and ensure they are fit for purpose. Chief Finance Officers must be professionally qualified and suitably experienced.
The role of Section 151 Officer is critical for the proper administration of the council's financial affairs, as mandated by the Local Government Act 1972. This position requires the individual to have responsibility for the proper administration of the council's financial affairs
and to lead on a local authority's financial functions and ensure they are fit for purpose.
The meeting information does not elaborate further on expectations beyond these core financial responsibilities.
The Appointments and Disciplinary Committee unanimously decided to appoint Conrad Hall after a final panel interview, as detailed in the Supplementary Agenda No.1 27th-May-2026 18.30 Council.pdf.