Chair of the Committee
Croydon Council's General Purposes Committee approved new rules in April 2026 to streamline council meetings and enhance accountability.
Croydon Council's General Purposes Committee approved significant revisions to the Council Procedure Rules in April 2026, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity in council meetings. These changes include the introduction of written questions for the Executive Mayor and Cabinet, allowing councillors to submit one question per meeting, with 35 questions considered each session.
The new rules, which Croydon Council approved on April 15, 2026, also reform oral question time procedures and modify petition requirements and speaking rights. These amendments are designed to streamline discussions and provide greater opportunities for all councillors to hold the Executive Mayor and Cabinet to account.
The General Purposes Committee, whose presiding officer is the Chair of the Committee, approved these changes to future-proof the council's constitution. Written questions must be submitted 15 working days in advance, with responses published with the agenda, to allow for comprehensive answers.
Key facts
- Croydon Council approved new rules for council meetings on April 15, 2026. Source
- The General Purposes Committee approved revisions to the Council Procedure Rules. Source 1 Source 2
- New rules introduce written questions for the Executive Mayor and Cabinet. Source 1 Source 2
- Councillors can submit one written question per meeting, with 35 questions considered per session. Source
- Written questions must be submitted 15 working days in advance. Source
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