Stephen Cowan - Councillor for Hammersmith and Fulham ( Grove)

Councillor Stephen Cowan

 Labour  Grove  Leader of the Council

Email: stephen.cowan@lbhf.gov.uk

Council: Hammersmith and Fulham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Chair) Full Council (Committee Member) Chief Officers Employment Panel

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 6 of 7

Full Council

Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 8.00 pm

The meeting focused on awarding the Freedom of the Borough to ten individuals for their contributions to improving the lives of disabled people in Hammersmith and Fulham. The council also noted apologies for absence from several councillors.

May 22, 2024
Full Council

Annual Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting covered several significant topics, including the recognition of local charities, an outstanding rating for children's services, and tributes to former council members. The council also discussed councillor allowances and held a minute of silence for two recently deceased members.

May 22, 2024
Chief Officers Employment Panel

Chief Officers Employment Panel - Monday, 13th May, 2024 7.15 pm

May 13, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Monday, 13th May, 2024 7.00 pm

May 13, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Monday, 15th April, 2024 7.00 pm

The council meeting focused on several key administrative and policy issues, including the decarbonisation of the council's non-domestic portfolio, the revenue budget, and the procurement strategy for housing cleaning services. Each decision was discussed with inputs from various council members, reflecting a collaborative approach to governance.

April 15, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

65 decisions · Page 1 of 13

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