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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.

Stories, page 6

  1. Croydon Council Approves South Norwood HMO Extension Despite Local Concerns Croydon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a single-storey rear extension and a first-floor side extension at 26 Lonsdale Road, South Norwood. The development... Croydon 14 April 2026
  2. Croydon Council Approves New Two-Storey Home in Upper Norwood After Covenant Dispute Croydon Council's Planning Committee has approved a new two-storey dwelling at 19 Downsbury Road in Upper Norwood. Croydon 14 April 2026
  3. Croydon Council Refuses Kenley Housing Development Due to Character and Scale Concerns Croydon Council's Planning Committee has refused a proposal to build six new homes on Hampton Hawkhirst Road in Kenley, citing significant concerns over the development's impact... Croydon 14 April 2026
  4. Croydon Council Interviews for Director of Streets and Environment Role Croydon Council's Appointments & Disciplinary Committee met on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to interview candidates for the crucial role of Director of Streets and Environment. The... Croydon 28 March 2026
  5. Croydon Council Boosts 'Dump Busters' and CCTV to Combat Environmental Crime Croydon Council is intensifying its fight against environmental crime by bolstering its 'dump busters' initiative and expanding CCTV surveillance across the borough. The... Croydon 24 March 2026
  6. Croydon Council Projects £600k Underspend in Street Services Driven by LED Lighting Savings Croydon Council is forecasting a £600,000 underspend in its street services, with a significant portion of this saving attributed to reduced street lighting costs and improved... Croydon 24 March 2026
  7. Croydon Council Extends Highways Contract Amid Pothole Repair Concerns Croydon Council has extended its highways maintenance contract with FM Conway for an additional year, a decision made by the Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee on... Croydon 24 March 2026
  8. Director of Public Health urges 'Health in All Policies' approach Croydon's Director of Public Health, Ruth Hutchinson, is urging a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to decision-making across the borough, emphasizing that health outcomes... Croydon 19 March 2026