Councillor Coral Howard
Email: Coral.Howard@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's treasury management outturn and mid-year review for 2025/26, the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) base, and a review of the council's constitution. The meeting also included discussions on the appointment of co-opted members to the Children and Young People Select Committee and several motions submitted by councillors.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Lewisham Council meeting on 26 November 2025 confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed declarations of interest. Key discussions included a community safety update, announcements on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, planning service recognition, Lewisham Parks Awards, and secured funding for better bus infrastructure. The council also discussed free SIM cards for low-income residents and funding for youth clubs and adventure playgrounds. A petition was presented regarding traffic calming measures on Sunny Dean Street, and public questions covered various council services and planning decisions. Member questions delved into specific council initiatives and policies, and the meeting concluded with the approval of the Statement of Accounts for 2024-25 and the consideration of two motions: one recognising the contribution of British West Indian and Global Majority Service Personnel, and another recognising the Latin American community in Lewisham.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
59 decisions · Page 5 of 12
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
...the minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2025 were agreed as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Elective Home Education
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Tackling Race Inequalities in Education
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Responses to Referrals to Mayor and Cabinet
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
School Standards
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
...the committee noted the report on the validated 2024 results for Lewisham schools, encompassing primary and secondary school standards, and approved the recommendations for improvement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 59