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, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm
In the December 2025 cabinet meeting for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the cabinet reviewed the revenue budget, approved the capital programme monitor and budget variations, and reviewed the treasury management strategy. Councillor Rowan Ree, Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform, presented the financial reports, and the cabinet members discussed garden waste collection, parking revenue, and temporary accommodation pressures. The cabinet unanimously approved the recommendations in the reports.
Cabinet - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Hammersmith and Fulham Council's cabinet, members approved an extension to an existing housing repairs contract, a procurement strategy for future housing repairs, and the establishment of a wholly-owned housing company. The cabinet agreed to exclude the public and press from discussions of exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular people or organisations.
Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Full Council met on Wednesday 22 October 2025, and discussed a range of issues including the Youth Justice Plan, playground improvements, and digital inclusion. Councillors also reviewed the constitution and members' allowances, and debated several special motions concerning primary schools, CCTV, parks, Black History Month, online hate speech, drugs in public spaces, and high streets.
Cabinet - Monday, 13th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Monday 13 October 2025, approving the drawdown of over £22 million in planning obligation funds for community benefits and authorising public consultation on a revised Local Plan. The meeting also saw the approval of a £679.8 million capital programme for 2025-2029, including additional investment and borrowing.
Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 15 September 2025 addressed a petition concerning the neglect and crime on Uxbridge Road, leading to a commitment to investigate improvements. The council also approved significant investments in CCTV and artificial intelligence to combat crime, and a £8.3 million programme to transform playgrounds and play facilities across the borough.
Decisions from Meetings
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Capital Programme Monitor and Budget Variations 2025/26 (Second Quarter)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 08, 2025
...the overall forecast of £270.9m for 2025/26 capital expenditure was noted, an additional investment of £34.5m across the revised four-year programme was approved, and the updated four-year capital programme for 2025-2029 of £714.325m was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue Budget Review 2025/26 - Month 6 (September 2025)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 08, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the General Fund financial forecast variance, progress on budget savings, the HRA forecast, and approved budget movements for 2025/26.
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 67