Agenda and minutes
PDF 87 KBVenue: St James Church, Thurland Road, London, SE16 4AA
Contact: Tim Murtagh, Constitutional Officer
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Introduction and welcome
Minutes: The chair welcomed residents, councillors and officers to the meeting. |
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Apologies
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Eliza Mann; and for lateness from Councillors Evelyn Akoto and Michael Situ. |
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Disclosure of Members' interests and dispensations
Members to declare any interests and dispensation in respect of any item of business to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: There were none. |
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Items of business that the Chair deems urgent
The chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.
Minutes: There were none. |
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Minutes
To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 17 September 2014. Supporting documents: Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 September 2014 be agreed as a correct record of that meeting. |
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Deputations / Petitions (if any)
Minutes: There were none. |
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1.05pm |
Community Slot
- Youth Community Council - Flood Risk Strategy - Surrey Quays Shopping Centre and SE16 printworks - Any community announcements? Minutes: Youth Community Council Several members of the Youth Community Council (YCC) gave a presentation to the meeting. They explained that the recent issues the YCC had discussed included:
- Redevelopment at Harmsworth Quays - Fisher Athletic rebuilding St Pauls football pitch - New accommodation and shops in the Surrey Docks area
Generally young people in the area were positive about the new developments taking shape.
One issue of concern was the negative stereotypes that existed about young people being untrustworthy / careless. Such stereotypes were insulting and had a negative impact on the lives of young people. An example was highlighted about school students not being allowed into stores at certain times of the day to buy food.
The YCC sought to use effective social media to engage more young people in the democratic process.
The Ship York Pub The chair announced that several local residents had requested a big thank you to Dussell and Lorraine Charalambous, who were retiring after having run the pub since 1977. During that time they had done a lot of local charitable work. That included activities for Macmillan cancer support, helping out at the nearby old people’s home, paying for coach trips in the community and assisting numerous individuals on a range of things over many years. The community council wished them well for the future.
Charity Trustees Southwark Council was looking for volunteers to become charity trustees on various charities operating in Southwark which provide financial assistance to residents in need, mainly pensioners. There were information packs available for anyone interested in applying.
Salter Statues campaign Councillor Catherine Dale, explained that there had been a lengthy campaign following the theft of the Doctor Salter statue from near The Angel pub in 2011. On 30 November 2014 at 2pm, a new statue would be unveiled. The replacement would have the addition of his wife Ada along with their daughter Joyce and pet cat. Donations from a range of community groups, individuals and match funding from the council had raised the necessary funding, much of which had gone on security measures.
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre and SE16 printworks Eleanor Wright, from British Land, explained that there were some forthcoming exhibitions and workshops taking place locally discussing the developments of the emerging master plan for the area.
Flood Risk Strategy The consultation on the Local Flood Risk Strategy is now available to the public and will end on Friday 6 February 2015. Consultation documents can be found at the council's webpage, local libraries, newsletters of tenants and residents associations and friends of parks. Residents are encouraged to review the documents and provide feedback.
2014 Poppy Appeal Gary Magold, poppy appeal coordinator, had advised the chair that the total raised so far in the area for 2014 was £11,203.44. That was a record amount for the area and a huge thank you goes out to all those who helped reach that sum.
NHS staff petition Councillor Richard Livingstone, highlighted as part of the meeting ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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1.15pm |
Community Safety Update
Local Police Teams to give a summary and take questions. Minutes: Sergeant Steven Brown, from the South Bermondsey local policing team, highlighted some recent local activities:
- Increase in cycle thefts around Grange ward, officers tackling problem - Drugs warrant issued near Old Kent Road and address shut down - Residents were encouraged to attend contact points at Canada Water library on Wednesdays and Thursdays 7 – 8pm, and Saturdays 2 – 3pm.
In response to concerns raised about recent violent crime in the area, Sgt Brown responded:
There had recently been a fatal shooting, believed to be a domestic dispute. The main suspect had been arrested. Unrelated to that incident there was a gang stabbing that was not life altering. Local gangs had been written to by the police with warning letters that identified members and suggested they change their lifestyle or face escalating enforcement.
Councillors thanked the police for assistance at recent football in the community training sessions. In the past some coaches had been threatened and a reassuring police presence helped all those wanting to take part in public sessions and similar events.
Sgt Brown said there had been a recent rise in violence with injury crimes, in the area. One recent change had been, that violent crimes were routinely assigned to experienced CID officers. The aim of that was to increase the likelihood of witnesses following through related matters within the criminal justice system to the courts.
Other matters highlighted by residents and councillors at the meeting:
- People setting fire to bins in Surrey Quays - Recent Russia Dock Woodland assaults, someone had been arrested in connection with those crimes - Docklands Settlement Youth Club would open in January 2015 - More local police officers were needed to stop the rise in violent crime and reassure residents
If anyone had any useful information they should phone Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 |
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1.25pm |
Budget Consultation Exercise
Councillor Richard Livingstone to present this year’s budget challenge exercise for residents. The budget exercise will commence after the introduction and carry on during the break. Minutes: Councillor Richard Livingstone, cabinet member
for housing, explained that over the previous four years the
council had lost about one quarter of the money that it had to
spend. For the year ahead there was a budget gap of about £31
million. It was important for the council to know what the people
in the borough’s priorities are. Residents were invited during the break to take part in this year’s budget consultation exercise. This involved a red and green cheques interactive session that enabled residents to show which areas of council spending they thought should be reduced and which areas should be protected in the future. |
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1.55pm |
Health and Wellbeing
Councillor Stephanie Cryan to introduce the item
Sally Causer, Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux
Cycling Strategy - Simon Phillips, Acting Manager, Transport Policy
Southwark Cyclists
Time and Talents
Please note stalls at the venue from 12.00pm: Age UK Lewisham and Southwark Council Cafe Gallery projects Churches Against Poverty – City Hope Church Drummond Street Galleywall nature reserve London Mutual Credit Union Seven Islands leisure centre – Fusion Southwark Citizen’s Advice Bureaux Southwark Council community sports team Southwark cyclists Surrey Docks Farm Time and Talents men’s shed projects Minutes: Southwark’s economic and wellbeing strategy Councillor Stephanie Cryan, deputy cabinet member for financial inclusion, explained that Southwark’s economic and wellbeing strategy had four core priorities:
- Supporting people into work - Helping businesses grow and prosper - Creating thriving town centres - Promoting financial wellbeing.
The cabinet had agreed a number of civic promises. Among these were:
- A guarantee of education, employment or training for every school leaver - Supporting 5,000 more local people into jobs - Creating 2,000 new apprenticeships - Doubling Southwark scholarships - Establishing a new childcare commission - Swimming and gym use free for residents - Stop the spread of betting shops and payday lenders - London living wage paid to all staff and an end to zero hour contracts.
Sally Causer, Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) Sally explained that Southwark’s CAB was one of the first to open in the UK and 2014 was its 75th anniversary. The team had 29 paid staff and about 130 volunteers. Sally summarised some of the recent work:
- In 2013/14 Southwark CAB helped 12,591 local residents (8% more than 2012/13) - Impact of legal aid cuts were impacting on CAB ability to assist clients - Southwark CAB helped local residents to increase their income by almost £4million in the last year, mainly from grants, benefits and compensation claims - Top 3 enquiries are Benefits (31%), Debt (22%), Housing (16%).
Money Savvy Southwark Sally explained it was a 5-year funded financial education project aimed at social housing tenants. Southwark CAB provided group and one to one sessions on the cost of credit and prioritising housing costs. The CAB also trained community champions to ensure they could effectively direct people to the right service. The CAB was looking for money champions in the community to provide advice. To find out more contact: sallycauser@southwarkcabservice.org.uk
Southwark Cyclists Bruce Lyn of Southwark Cyclists, explained that every Saturday there was an organised bike ride for those who were not confident cyclists. Some of these were from Canada Water. Cycling was an enjoyable exercise that was good for physical and mental wellbeing. It was also cheaper than travelling by public transport or car.
Southwark’s Draft Cycling Strategy Simon Phillips, Transport Policy Manager, explained that consultation on the cycling strategy would run until 1 February 2015. The cycling strategy would be linked to the New Southwark Plan. New developments in the area would be aware of the cycling strategy and many would contribute to the schemes involved.
The Southwark spine would run the length of the borough, linking to the North-South Cycle Super Highway and running all the way to Dulwich. It would provide excellent facilities to encourage cycling for all. It would run on main roads in part, through green spaces and on quieter streets. The council had allocated £2 million for this route. The alignment was not yet fixed – residents were asked for their views.
Unlocking the cycle network:
- Identifying the missing links: the council needed to identify how ... view the full minutes text for item 10. |
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2.40pm |
Highways Capital Investment 2014-15
Note: This is an executive function.
Councillors to consider the recommendations contained in the report. Supporting documents: Minutes: Note: This is an executive function.
Members considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
1. That the following schemes be approved for capital investment:
· Clement Road footway £21,784
· Drummond Road footway £22,854
· Oldfield Grove carriageway £19,854
· Ridson Street footway £23,741
· Trothy Road carriageway £28,800
· Finland Street footway £26,584
· South Sea Street footway £26,458
2. That the schemes for Grange and Livesey wards be considered at a future meeting. |
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2.45pm |
Public question time
A public question form is included at page 19.
This is an opportunity for public questions to be addressed to the chair. Residents or persons working in the borough may ask questions on any matter in relation to which the council has powers or duties.
Responses may be supplied in writing following the meeting. Supporting documents: Minutes: The following public questions were asked at the meeting:
1. Lots of estate agents signs were on display around the borough and many of those were retained even after the property had been sold or let. Who has the responsibility to ensure they are taken down. Councillor Al-Samerai responded that sometimes it was the council’s responsibility as landlord. On private blocks the planning department could take action to have them taken down by putting pressure on estate agents or private landlords. Councillor Livingstone added that action should also be taken against developers who fly-poster.
2. In response to a question about more information being made available to residents about all the activities / places of interest in the Bermondsey area, Councillor Al-Samerai said that like minded residents were putting together a Bermondsey map that highlighted such things. A similar map had also been put together for Rotherhithe.
3. In response to a question about the highways capital investment item and its reference to investment in Grange Road, Councillor Ben Johnson said he would look into that further as a road for resurfacing. |
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2.55pm |
Local Parking Amendments
Leah Coburn, Group Manager Network Development, to introduce the reports
Note: This is an executive function.
Councillors to consider the recommendations contained in the report. |
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Shopping Parades One Hour Free Parking
Supporting documents: Minutes: Leah Coburn, Group Manager Network Development, introduced the report.
Note: This is an executive function.
The community council considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the following locations, detailed in the appendices to the report, be approved for consultation on the introduction of one hour free parking:
· Ilderton Road
· Plough Way
· Rotherhithe New Road
· Southwark Park Road (2 locations) |
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Willow Walk
Supporting documents: Minutes: Leah Coburn, Group Manager Network Development, introduced the report.
Note: This is an executive function.
The community council considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the proposed parking revisions in Willow Walk, detailed in the appendices to the report, be approved for implementation, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures. |
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Local Traffic and Parking Amendments
Note: This is an executive function.
Councillors to consider the recommendations contained in the report. |
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Local Parking Amendments Objection Determination
Supporting documents: Minutes: Note: This is an executive function.
The community council considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
1. That the one objection, made in relation to proposed waiting restrictions on Rotherhithe Street, be rejected and that the proposals approved at the 21 July 2014 community council be implemented.
2. That the petition against the proposed waiting restrictions in Hatteraick Street and Brunel Road be rejected and that the proposals approved at the 21 July 2014 community council be implemented. |
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Estate Parking
Supporting documents: Minutes: Note: This is an executive function.
The community council considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the following local traffic and parking amendments, detailed in the appendices to the report, be approved for implementation, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures:
· Albion Estate – to be included in an estate parking scheme
· Arnold Estate – Lupin Point to be included in estate traffic enforcement managed by Two Towers Traffic Management Order (TMO).
· Dickens Estate – Casby House to be included in an estate traffic enforcement scheme managed by Two Towers TMO. |
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Potters Fields bays
Supporting documents: Minutes: Note: This is an executive function.
The community council considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the following non-strategic parking amendments, detailed in the appendices to the report, be approved for implementation, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures:
· Potters Fields – provide two new parking spaces for car club use and amend the existing traffic regulation order to revoke the existing loading bay. |
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3.00pm |
Community Council Question to Council Assembly
Each community council may submit one question to a council assembly meeting that has previously been considered and noted by the community council.
Any question to be submitted from a community council to council assembly should first be the subject of discussion at a community council meeting. The subject matter and question should be clearly noted in the community council’s minutes and thereafter the agreed question can be referred to the constitutional team.
The community council is invited to consider if it wishes to submit a question to the ordinary meeting of council assembly on 21 January 2015. Minutes: Following discussions during the community slot about an issue raised by the Youth Community Council, the community council considered whether to submit a question to the Council Assembly meeting on 21 January 2015.
RESOLVED:
That the following question be submitted:
What is the council doing to address the stereotyping of young people by businesses? |
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3.05pm |
Prize Draw
Tickets for a local theatre. Minutes: A family ticket to a local theatre was won by a resident attending the meeting. |
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3.10pm |
Film about Southwark park
Minutes: As the meeting finished a DVD played out about the local park. |