Government intervention at Croydon

Information about the appointment of Commissioners at Croydon Council.

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About the Commissioners

Lead Commissioner: Gerrard Curran

Photograph of Lead commissioner Gerard Curran

Ged Curran is currently a Non-Executive Director at the Enforcement Conduct Board and NHS Cambridge and Peterborough Integrated Care Board. He was previously Chief Executive of the London Borough of Merton from 2004-2021. He held previous roles at board level in Newham, Waltham Forest, and Lambeth Councils, and previously practised as a Solicitor.

Finance Commissioner: Debra Warren

 

Photograph of Finanace Commissioner Deborah Warren

Debbie is currently the Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, a post she has held since 2017. Prior to this she was the Council’s Finance Director for almost 10 years, having qualified as a CIPFA accountant in 1980. With over 35 years of experience working in local government finance, she is also the Chief Executive lead for finance in London and has held that position since 2020.

Commissioner: Jackie Belton

Photograph of Commissioner Jackie Belton

Jackie is currently a commissioner at Birmingham City Council, leading on housing and environmental services and is a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Local Partnerships, a public sector delivery partner. She was the Chief Executive of the London Borough of Bexley (2019-2023) and has held previous senior director roles in Lambeth, Newham, Camden Councils where she had responsibilities for corporate services, housing, planning, regeneration, environment, children and adult services.

Commissioner (political and governance): Cllr Abi Brown OBE

Photograph of Commissioner (political and governance): Cllr Abi Brown OBE

First elected to Stoke-on-Trent City Council in 2010, Abi has served in both administration and opposition. Between 2015 – 2023, she served as first Deputy Leader and then Leader of the Council. Abi chaired the LGA’s Improvement and Innovation Board between 2022-2025, and sits on the LGA’s Board. She is a Non-Executive Director at Homes England, and a trustee of Localis.