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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.

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
Council

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, for its annual general meeting, and to discuss a review of the council's constitution. The agenda included the election of the speaker and deputy speaker, and the allocation of seats and appointments to committees.

May 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Committee Terms of Reference

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

...to approve the terms of reference for its committees, as detailed in the Review of the Constitution report.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Outside Bodies

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

...to appoint named members to various outside bodies, including committees, boards, and organizations, as detailed in the tabled schedule.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 59