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A public question form is included at page 7.

This is an opportunity for public questions to be addressed to the chair. Residents of 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.

The following public questions were asked at the meeting:

1.  Would the Brunswick Park councillors support calling-in to the planning committee the proposal for the warm, dry and safe works on windows in the D’Eynsford estate.

Brunswick Park councillors agreed to that request so that the issues involved could be aired publicly. Councillor Mark Williams added that the councillors would arrange a detailed meeting with relevant housing officers and residents from the D’Eynsford estate, to go through the various options to see what was available and affordable.

2.  What plans are there for the Southwark Art Collection, to take it out of storage and show it to the public.

Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle responded that there was currently a review of where the art is stored. Currently much is wrapped in storage locally and it was hoped that in future it would be made accessible to the public. It would be put in public buildings such as Tooley Street and libraries so that it could be viewed.

3.  a) What roads in Camberwell would the proposed 20 mph zone apply to.

Councillor Mark Williams responded - All roads controlled by the council (about 95% of roads) and the council would work with Transport for London (TfL) on the other roads to persuade them to opt for 20mph limits.

b) Does it apply to all road users.

Councillor Mark Williams responded - Yes all road users except emergency vehicles. However, due to a quirk in the legislation it did not apply to cyclists but the council was promoting responsible cycling generally.

c) How would it be enforced.

Councillor Mark Williams responded - Through better road design in part. The police had said they do not have the resources to enforce it, though it was hoped they would enforce it in hotspot accident areas, such as Denmark Hill.

d) What was the purpose of the advertising campaign.

Councillor Mark Williams responded – To let people know about the new speed limit. In other boroughs publicity had helped to reduce average speeds by 1 – 2 mph. This small difference could drastically reduce the number of serious accidents / fatalities.

e) What was the cost of the advertising campaign.

Councillor Mark Williams responded that he would find out and advise on that point.

Councillor Mark Williams said there would be a review of the speed limits after 12 months.