- Youth Community Council
- Neighbourhood Fund
- Southwark Safer Neighbourhood Board (SSNB)
- Shad Thames Area Management Partnership (STAMP)
- Public consultation on the latest revision of the Southwark statement of licensing policy
Minutes:
Youth Community Council
Councillor Evelyn Akoto (vice-chair) introduced the members of the youth community council (YCC) and explained that she had recently attended one of their meetings. One of the biggest issues for the YCC was police profiling. The YCC were concerned that young black males in the area were being picked on. There was an extensive discussion which concluded that profiling was used by police in identifying potential criminals but some times it can be abused. Local police would be invited to a future meeting of the YCC. In terms of interaction with the main community council, young people wanted more interaction, visuals, stalls and less jargon. The YCC meet fortnightly at 5pm at the Canada Water Library. All are welcome to attend.
Three members of the YCC attended and gave their views on transport.
- Buses were often overcrowded and non-school users often had to put up school children making lots of noise during journeys. Perhaps more buses and schools only buses could be considered.
- Oyster card delivery delays were mentioned.
- Safety on public transport was a big issue for young people. Passengers under the influence – drink or other drugs - could often be frightening for young girls. Transport for London (TfL) should not allow people on board that are under the influence.
- Bus drivers should take care when opening and closing doors as injuries have occurred to young people when not done properly.
Councillor Michael Situ, cabinet member for community safety, explained that the administration had recently introduced a women’s safety charter (WSC) to support the experience of women, especially during the night. As part of the work there was dialogue with TfL to improve the travel experience of women and girls on public transport. The YCC said they would interact with work done by the council and TfL on that.
Farhan Ghafoor, Southwark youth service, said that young people could get involved with the YCC via the website or by contacting him.
Contact: farhan.ghafoor@southwark.gov.uk or Tel. 0207 237 9312
Neighbourhood Fund 2015/16
Marian Farrugia, community council development officer, explained that this new fund was an amalgam of the cleaner, greener, safer revenue programme and the community council fund. The application period was 6 January – 16 February 2015. Applications were welcomed online or via paper application form. The neighbourhood fund was for projects benefitting the community that would encourage people to work together and improve their local area.
Contact: marian.farrugia@southwark.gov.uk or Tel. 020 7525 1780.
Millwall FC Community Match
Marian Farrugia, community council development officer, announced that Millwall FC were playing Huddersfield on 7 February 2015. Free tickets were available via an application form.
Shad Thames Area Management Partnership
Janet Morris, Shad Thames Area Management Partnership (STAMP), explained that the group was formed a few years ago by people wanting to give the area a bit of energy. The group arranges events and meetings that all were welcome to attend.
Contact via the website - www.loveshadthames.org or Twitter @loveshadthames
Petition for improved C10 bus service
Councillor Stephanie Cryan explained that the C10 bus is often affected by congestion on Jamaica Road and often stops near the Rotherhithe tunnel to regulate the service before cutting out the peninsula and Canada Water area and going back down Jamaica Road. Councillors Cryan, Whittam and Williams, had got together a petition to ask Transport for London (TfL) to include the peninsula in the C10 route. Residents were encouraged to sign the petition. Councillor David Hubber added that a recent email from TfL indicated that following a review of both the C10 and 381 routes new schedules were being introduced in January 2015, which would hopefully improve the situation.
Southwark Cycling Strategy
The chair announced that the council was keen to know what they could do to improve safety conditions for all road users along the route. Comments would inform the design of the route. The council wanted to work with residents, cyclists, pedestrians and motorists to develop the route.
Contact: streetcare@southwark.gov.uk
Southwark Statement of Licensing Policy 2015 – 2020 consultation
Dave Swaby, licensing officer, explained that public consultation was currently running on the latest version of the Southwark statement on licensing policy. The council was seeking the views of residents about licensing policy on matters including alcohol and regulated entertainment.
- Is the policy clear
- Is it fair and balanced
- Does it adequately deal with the licensing objectives of crime and disorder, protection, nuisance and the protection of children from harm.
Consultation runs until 30 March 2015.
Charity Trustees
Councillor David Hubber explained that from time to time the council had to appoint charity trustees. Volunteers were currently being sought to become trustees. A range of charities and level of involvement was available to volunteers. Anyone interested could apply by completing the application forms available at the meeting.
The Blue Bermondsey, Business Improvement District
Councillor Leo Pollak, explained that a major survey of the area was being launched. People in the area would be asked what type of shops and stalls they wanted to see in The Blue and on Southwark Park Road.
More information was available at: https://bluebermondsey.commonplace.is/