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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.

Stories, page 15

  1. Croydon Pension Fund Reviews London CIV Investment and Discusses LGPS Reforms Croydon Council's Pension Board convened on 24 July 2025, to discuss the fund's compliance with investment pooling requirements and review its investment strategy within the... Croydon 29 July 2025
  2. Croydon Scrutiny Recommends Equitable Funding for Child Safeguarding Croydon Council's Cabinet is considering a recommendation to revise the funding model for child safeguarding, aiming for a more equitable approach. This follows discussions of... Croydon 29 July 2025
  3. Croydon Council to Review Adult Safeguarding Operating Model Croydon Council is set to review its adult safeguarding operating model, aiming to improve the experiences and outcomes for residents. The decision was made during a recent... Croydon 29 July 2025
  4. Croydon Council to Benchmark Planning Performance Against Other Local Authorities Croydon Council is set to benchmark the performance of its planning services against other local authorities, following a recommendation from the Streets & Environment... Croydon 29 July 2025
  5. Croydon Council Overspent by £29.2M, Reduced to £0.7M with Reserves Croydon Council managed to reduce a £29.2 million overspend to a £0.7 million underspend by utilising reserves and capitalisation directions, according to the 2024-25... Croydon 29 July 2025
  6. Croydon to Improve Casework Training for Homelessness Services Croydon Council is set to enhance casework training for its homelessness services, aiming to improve support for residents facing housing challenges, with a particular emphasis... Croydon 29 July 2025
  7. Government Intervention Threatens Croydon's Transformation Plan Amid Financial Concerns Croydon's ambitious transformation plan, aimed at overhauling the council into a more efficient and resident-centred organisation, faces potential disruption as the government... Croydon 26 July 2025
  8. Croydon Council Balances Budget with One-Off Reserves Despite Overspend and Debt Concerns Croydon Council has provisionally balanced its 2024-25 budget by using £67.9 million in one-off reserves and capitalisation directions, according to the 2024-25 Provisional... Croydon 26 July 2025