Coral Howard - Councillor for Lewisham (Downham)

Councillor Coral Howard

Labour Party Downham

Email: Coral.Howard@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Select Committee Licensing Committee Downham Assembly

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

40 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial management, the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, and proposed amendments to the council's governing documents. Key discussions were scheduled regarding the Treasury Management Outturn and Mid-Year Review, the Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) tax bases, and a review of the council's Constitution.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.

November 26, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.

September 24, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.

July 16, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Lewisham Council scheduled a meeting to address licensing matters within the borough. The agenda included the consideration of minutes from previous meetings and declarations of interest, alongside two applications for premises licences at Lamors Winery, 21 Loampit Hill, SE13 7SZ and 114 Sydenham Road SE26 5JX.

May 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

59 decisions · Page 2 of 12

Motions

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...to support Labour's 30 Hours of Free Childcare and to bring Thames Water back into public ownership.

Recommendations Approved

Declaration of Interests

From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025

...to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical standards, members were reminded to declare any relevant personal, pecuniary, or registerable interests they may have on any agenda item, in accordance with the Council's Member Code of Conduct.

Recommendations Approved

Allocation of Seats Appointments to Committees including the Appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to Committees, including Chairs and Vice Chairs, for 2025/26 were agreed, with Councillor Penfold replacing Councillor Lahai-Taylor on Planning Committee A.

Recommendations Approved

Executive Composition

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to note the composition and portfolios of the Mayor's Cabinet and approve the appointment of Cabinet Advisors.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Deputy Speaker

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to elect Cllr Laura Cunningham as Deputy Speaker.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 59