Councillor · Bexley
Councillor Howard Jackson
- Chairman, Pensions Committee
- Stories naming Howard
- 6
- Meetings we covered
- 17
- Latest story
- 15 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Howard Jackson sought details on mitigation strategies for budget pressures in children's services. He emphasised the importance of distinguishing between smartphones and analogue phones regarding school policies. The councillor also sought further detail on lessons learned regarding cultural and language barriers for outreach efforts. He raised concerns about the safety of an access road and the need to balance safety, light, and nature conservation. Councillor Jackson defended a proposal, arguing the developer had chosen to forgo profit to provide affordable housing. He questioned data suggesting lower car ownership, suggesting it might be due to existing parking difficulties. The councillor stated a building was 'hideous' but conceded he could 'not see any reason to object to the plan'.
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Stories naming Councillor Howard Jackson
- Bexley Children's Services budget shows underspend Councillor Howard Jackson sought details on mitigation strategies for budget pressures. Amar Barot, Head of Finance Business Partnering, explained that the primary pressure in children's social care stems from children's placements, particularly those outside the borough or with independent providers. A key...
- Bexley schools to go mobile-free by September 2026 Concerns were also raised regarding safety during the journey to and from school. Councillor Jeremy Fosten suggested an "out of sight, out of mind" approach could be beneficial, a sentiment echoed...
- Bexley Council Intensifies Efforts to Reduce Health Inequalities in North Bexley with New Wellbeing Coaches Councillor Lisa Moore raised concerns about the sustainability of outreach efforts given initial resource limitations, but was assured that the Health Inequalities Fund is recurrent and the new...
- Bexley Mulls 121 Homes on Former Maternity Site The committee also discussed lighting, with Councillor Jackson raising concerns about the safety of the access road and the need to balance safety, light, and nature conservation. Conditions...
- Sidcup Residents Object to New Home on Black Horse Road Councillor Jackson questioned the data suggesting lower car ownership in the area, suggesting it might be due to existing parking difficulties. Councillor Smith supported Councillor Slaughter's...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Howard was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Bexley Council Proposes 4.3% Increase in Fees and Charges for 2026/27
- Bexley Pension Fund Misses Pension Dashboard Connection Deadline
- Buckinghamshire Pension Fund Seeks to Join London CIV Pool
- Sidcup Conservative Club faces scrutiny over outbuildings
- Bexley Schools Praised for Rights Respecting Work