We provide a large number of services for local people, businesses and visitors to the borough, including services for children and adults, and environmental, cultural, sports, housing, planning and benefits services.

The borough is split into 24 electoral wards, and local elections are held every four years. 

With a workforce of about 10,500 staff, including teachers in schools, Croydon Council is the largest employer in the borough.  Spending over £900 million per year, the council makes a significant contribution to the local economy.  

The council comprises three main political functions, the Executive (Leader and Cabinet), Committees, and Scrutiny.

The Leader and Cabinet are responsible and accountable for shaping policies and plans and recommending them to the council for approval. Cabinet also gives direction to departmental directors on the way services are managed and the budgets allocated to them. 

Six non-executive committees take decisions relating to planning, licensing, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and officers, staffing issues, tenders, property transactions, liaison with local utility companies and internal audit. 

Scrutiny holds the council executive functions to account.   Examining aspects of council performance, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee also increasingly involves other local agencies which contribute to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the local population.

Government

Law Enforcement

Politics

Staffing & Recruiting

Croydon Council

Katherine Kerswell

Charmaine Murphy

Orlagh Guarnori

Allister Bannin

Sharon J.

Emer O'Hanlon

Shelley Davies

Michael Bishop

Kerry Crichlow

Marcia McPherson

The Design and User Experience team at Croydon Council focuses on enhancing the accessibility and usability of the council's services by applying user-centered design principles. This team conducts research, develops interactive prototypes, and collaborates with various stakeholders, ensuring that all digital platforms effectively meet the needs of local residents and businesses. Their work aims to improve service delivery and foster community engagement through thoughtful design and intuitive user experiences.

Design and User Experience

Operations and Service Management

Operations and Technical Management

Design and User Experience

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Other teams at Croydon Council

Operations and Service Management

Operations and Technical Management