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Croydon Council

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Croydon Council is currently focusing on tackling homelessness and improving financial sustainability.

In September 2026, Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings by 2030. The council also approved a £19.7 million Crisis and Resilience Fund for residents facing hardship and is planning to build 1,000 new homes, awaiting a Greater London Authority decision.

The Cabinet also approved a new Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27 in September 2026, aiming to reduce re-offending rates. Additionally, a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule, intended to generate more revenue for infrastructure, received Cabinet approval and awaits adoption by Full Council.

To improve financial sustainability, the council approved a financial strategy for 2027-30 in August 2026. Staff will face new responsibilities under the Hillsborough Law, set to be enacted in April 2027, requiring preparatory work. The council is also preparing for Regulator of Social Housing inspections in late 2026.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27 in September 2026. Source
  2. Croydon Council approved a £19.7 million Crisis and Resilience Fund in September 2026. Source
  3. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness in September 2026, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  4. Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a revised Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule in September 2026. Source
  5. Croydon Council plans to build 1,000 new homes, with a bid submitted to the GLA in September 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  2. Regina Road Redevelopment Project Update Croydon Council is moving forward with the Regina Road redevelopment project, marking a significant step in the borough's housing transformation. The project, fully funded... Croydon 20 November 2025
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  5. Croydon Council Faces £72M Debt Servicing Cost in 2025-26 Amidst General Fund Underspend and Housing Demand Pressures Croydon Council is facing significant financial challenges, including an estimated £72 million in debt servicing costs for the 2025-26 financial year. The council's debt burden... Croydon 9 November 2025
  6. Lewisham and Croydon Approve £4.65M Joint Street Lighting Budget Lewisham Council has approved a £1.675 million budget for street lighting in 2025/26, as part of a larger £4.653 million joint budget with Croydon. The decision was made at the... Lewisham 8 November 2025
  7. Croydon and Lewisham to Upgrade Streetlights to LED in 2026, Reducing Carbon Emissions Croydon is set to upgrade its streetlights to LED technology in August 2026, pending legal sign-off, according to a report presented at the Croydon & Lewisham Street Lighting... Croydon 5 November 2025
  8. Croydon Council to Improve Information Governance Croydon Council is taking steps to bolster its information governance practices, aiming for a more robust and compliant approach across all departments. This initiative aims to... Croydon 3 November 2025