Agenda item

This is an opportunity for public questions 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.

Response may be supplied in writing following the meeting.

The following public questions were submitted:

Question 1 –

Daneville Road wheelie bins:  At the community council meeting on 6 March 2012, I filled out a public question form about wheelie bins at the Coldharbour Lane end of Daneville Road, this matter has not been dealt with.  In addition to the piles of rubbish, these bins are blocking the pavement which means people have to step into the road near the traffic lights to get past.  This part of Daneville Road serves buses and other vehicles going across Denmark Hill to go towards Brixton.  Please could this be dealt with urgently?  This has been a nuisance since last year and other people have complained with no response from the council.

Question 2 –

Daneville Road wheelie bins near the corner of Denmark Hill, is brimming over the street with rubbish.  Last year, I visited the Tooley Street offices and complained about this and at the last community council meeting I reported it to Veolia representatives. (Qs submitted by a resident at Allendale Close, London SE5 8SG).

Question 3 –

It is not so much a question but a problem that I would like to highlight in that frustration between residents in the adjoining areas to the Vestry Road CPZ is now placing wheelie bins to save places to park outside their homes.  This has caused friction and arguments between residents and myself, I have been verbally abused and threatened with violence in front of my two children which was very distressing as the perpetrator was a close neighbour who lives only a few doors away.  I have witnessed many arguments since and would like to stress that this matter needs to be resolved quickly to avoid any further conflict. 

Also, if a CPZ is enforced within the surrounding area, will there be a reduced fee in parking permits for those who are on a low income?

The following information was noted:

Camberwell community council recommended several years ago that the council should approach the Tree Council to discuss a partnership with its national tree warden scheme that would attract local community volunteers as tree wardens.  Tree lovers throughout the borough welcomed the appointment of Gary Meadowcroft as Southwark’s new Arboriculture Manager.  He ran a tree warden network and knew first hand the benefits of the community engagement and the value of expert volunteers. 

The Tree Council met with Gary formally and is looking forward to working with him as part of Londoners Love Trees. A tree warden network had been set up in Southwark, where 17 prospective volunteers are already signed up and many have had their induction into the scheme.  Three hundred and thirty tree wardens were recruited across London with pan-London and borough based activities are planned.

Southwark’s tree would have new champions, residents would have more, better cared for trees and Gary has an expanded pool of expertise on which he could call for support.

For more information visit the website www.treecouncil.org.uk