Police updates on community safety matters
Licensing policy consultation (information stall)
The launch of the neighbourhood fund 2015
Fairtrade fortnight
Southwark Quietway routes – proposals
Minutes:
The chair and vice chair then made the following announcements:
Fairtrade Fortnight
Southwark is a Fairtrade borough, meaning that the council and the community have committed to coming together to promote the use and sale of Fairtrade products. By choosing Fairtrade products, we have the power to change the world every day. With one simple choice farmers get a better deal. That means they can make their own decisions, control their futures and lead the dignified life everyone deserves. That is why the tea and coffee at Community Council meetings is Fairtrade.
Fairtrade Fortnight this year is 23 February to the 8 March. All local Fairtrade events are on the council’s website. If anyone is planning anything for Fairtrade Fortnight, please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/Fairtrade to let us know about your event. This webpage will also provide details about other planned events, and further information about Fairtrade in Southwark.
Have your say on Southwark Quietway Routes
Whether or not you cycle, the council wants you to tell us what we can do to improve safety conditions for all road users along this route. Your comments will inform the design of the proposals along the route. The council wants to work with residents, cyclists, pedestrians and motorists who use this route to develop proposals that will benefit all road users.
Using the Interactive Map Tool, tell us what improvements you would like to see along the route. You can pinpoint locations and add comments. Tell us about problem locations or opportunities to improve road safety and your aspiration for the street environment. For example, there may be a junction you want to see improved for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Outline proposals will be shared with the public as and when they become available.
If you would like to give more detailed feedback please contact
You can also have your say on the cycling strategy at:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/447/cycle_routes
The Neighbourhoods Fund
The Neighbourhoods Fund is an amalgamation of the Community Council Fund (CCF) and the Cleaner Greener Safer Revenue fund (CGSR). The fund was launched on Monday 5 January.
The total amount available borough-wide is £542,000 to support projects and activities run by local groups that enhance inclusion, improve the neighbourhood and develop stronger communities.
Each ward will have just over £25,000 to allocate/spend on projects.
What kind of things can be funded?
The Neighbourhoods Fund can provide money for projects benefitting people, who live in the community council area, that:
· Encourages people from different backgrounds to work together;
· Establishes projects which promote respect and consideration for each other;
· Gives residents the opportunity to improve their local area;
· Provide funding for additional neighbourhood improvement such as clean ups.
This is an online application process, however a few application forms were available at the registration desk. Closing date for receipt of all applications is 12 noon, Monday 16 February 2015. Applications submitted after thid time will not be considered.
Councillors will announce their decision at the next community council meeting on Tuesday 17 March.
For more information please contact Pauline Bonner on 020 7525 1019 / email Pauline.bonner@southwark.gov.uk
Additional community announcements were made by:
Southwark Council’s licensing department are conducting a review of the licensing policy and asked local residents to take part in the consultation.
Old Kent Road Community Forum announced that their first meeting is being held at the former Livesey Museum on Wednesday 11February 2015. The representative invited local residents and businesses to attend.