Councillor Stephen Cowan
Email: stephen.cowan@lbhf.gov.uk
Council: Hammersmith and Fulham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting on 14 July 2025, Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet discussed a range of issues, including parking permit charges, the council's financial performance, public health nursing, sexual health services, family housing, emergency planning, and park improvements. The Cabinet agreed to note a petition regarding parking permit charges, approved a procurement strategy for public health nursing services, supported ongoing participation in a pan-London sexual health programme, adopted a family housing strategy, noted an emergency planning report, and approved a parks improvement programme.
Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Full Council meeting addressed topics ranging from local governance and finance to community and environmental concerns. The council welcomed Councillor Liam Downer-Sanderson, who was elected in the recent by-election, and also approved motions concerning the Macbeth Centre, free school breakfasts, climate change initiatives, and improvements to Uxbridge Road.
Cabinet - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council cabinet met on 16 June 2025, and agreed to adopt a food plan and a housing retrofit strategy. The cabinet also approved a procurement strategy for genito-urinary medicine (GUM) sexual health services.
Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 8.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council convened a special meeting to bestow the honour of Freedom of the Borough on the Coldstream Guards, recognising their distinguished military service. Councillor Stephen Cowan, Leader of the Council, formally moved the report and recommendations, which were then agreed upon by the council. Several councillors spoke in support of the motion, highlighting the Coldstream Guards' historical significance, their contributions to the community, and the sacrifices made by their members and families.
Annual meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Full Council of Hammersmith and Fulham was scheduled to meet on 21 May 2025 for its annual meeting. The agenda included the election of the Mayor, committee appointments, a review of the council's constitution, and a discussion on the redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and building new homes. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss member allowance schemes, and appointments to local government organisations.
Decisions from Meetings
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Update on Housing Company
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 10, 2025
...it approved the establishment and incorporation of a wholly-owned Housing Company, noted its draft business plan, approved a loan facility for working capital, and delegated authority for various implementation tasks to specific council members and directors.
Recommendations Approved
Extension and Variation of the Repairs and Maintenance South Area Contract
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 10, 2025
...to extend the Repairs and Maintenance South Area Contract with Mears Ltd for two years, from August 1, 2025, to July 30, 2027, and to approve a variation to the contract value.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Strategy for Housing Repairs 2027
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 10, 2025
...to approve a procurement strategy for a borough-wide responsive housing repairs service starting August 2027, aiming to improve the service for residents and provide long-term stability to the repairs supply chain.
Recommendations Approved
Funding Community Benefits Through Planning Obligations Draw Down Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to approve the drawdown of £22,413,499 in Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy funds to finance various community benefit projects delivered across the borough in 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Monitor and Budget Variations 2025/26 (Quarter 1)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to increase the 2025/26 capital expenditure forecast to £280.7m, approve an additional £105.2m investment across the revised four-year programme, and approve the updated four-year capital programme for 2025-2029 of £679.8m.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 65