Agenda item

To consider the recommendations made by Cabinet or Committees since the last ordinary Council meeting relating to the following matters:

(i)      Appointment to the role of Chief Executive, Head of Paid Service, Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer

(ii)     School Admission Arrangements

(iii)   Report in the Public Interest – Quarter 1 Update

(iv)   Organisational Redesign of Croydon Council - Response to the Consultation

The mayor asked members to consider the recommendations since the last ordinary Council meeting related to the following matters:

i). Appointment to the role of Chief Executive, Head of Paid Service, Returning 
Officer and Electoral Registration Officer

Cllr Hamida Ali introduced the report, summarising achievements and demonstrations of commitment to resolving issues faced by the Council. The work of the interim Chief Executive, Katherine Kerswell was commended.

Cllr Ali proposed the recommendation to appoint Katherine Kerswell as Croydon’s new Chief Executive and the proposal was seconded by Cllr Jason Perry.

The recommendation was agreed.

ii). School Admission Arrangements

Cllr Fleming outlined details of the new school admissions code and asked members to note the changes to Croydon’s school admission arrangements.

Cllr Fleming proposed the recommendation, and this was seconded by Cllr Maddie Henson.

The recommendation was agreed.

iii). Report in the Public Interest – Quarter 1 Update

Cllr Hamida Ali outlined the report which demonstrated progress since the last quarter, and provided assurance that actions reported have been fully delivered.

Cllr Ali proposed the recommendation, and this was seconded by Cllr King.

The recommendation was agreed.

iv). Organisational Redesign of Croydon Council – Response to the Consultation

The mayor asked members to note minor amendments as follow:

-        Recommendation 14 – referrals to paragraphs should read 5.21 or 5.29 – not 5.18 or 5.25

-        Recommendation 16 – referrals to paragraphs should read 15 – not 16

Cllr Ali immediately moved to propose the recommendation, and this was seconded by Cllr Young.

The recommendations were agreed.