Coral Howard - Councillor for Lewisham (Downham)

Councillor Coral Howard

Labour Party Downham

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th 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.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

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

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed several key announcements, including a community safety update, the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, and recognition for the planning service. Significant funding was also announced for bus infrastructure improvements and upgrades to youth clubs and adventure playgrounds.

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

Decisions from Meetings

59 decisions · Page 9 of 12

Constitution Update

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025

...to note the report on the Constitution Update, approve specific amendments endorsed by the Governance Committee, and approve a holistic review of the Constitution.

Recommendations Approved

Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report

From: Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm - November 27, 2024

...to increase the basic allowance for councillors by 2.5% to £12,792 and all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) by 2.5%, both effective from April 1, 2024, and instructed the Monitoring Officer to implement the decision.

Recommendations Approved

Youth Justice Service Inspection Findings

From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024

...to note the report on the Youth Justice Service Inspection Findings and approve the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 59