political proportionality
Croydon Council is implementing new rules to allocate motions and written questions based on political proportionality.
Croydon Council approved significant changes to its Council Procedure Rules in April 2026, introducing a new system for allocating motions based on political proportionality. This means the right to move motions will be determined by the political makeup of the council, with 40 motions allocated over a four-year term based on each group's size, as reported in April 2026.
The General Purposes Committee recommended these revisions in April 2026 to enhance efficiency and fairness in council meetings. These changes also include allowing councillors to submit one written question per meeting to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet, with responses published with the agenda, as approved by the General Purposes Committee.
Key facts
- Croydon Council approved changes to its Council Procedure Rules in April 2026. Source
- A new system for allocating motions by political proportionality was introduced. Source
- 40 motions will be allocated over a four-year term based on political group size. Source
- Councillors can submit one written question per meeting to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet. Source
- Written questions must be submitted 15 working days in advance. Source
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