Agenda and minutes

Peckham and Nunhead Community Council - Wednesday 20 June 2012 7.00 pm

Venue: Harris Academy Peckham, 112 Peckham Road, London SE15 5DZ

Contact: Beverley Olamijulo, telephone 020 7525 7234 email  beverley.olamijulo@southwark.gov.uk 

Items
Note No. Item

1.

Introduction and welcome

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    Minutes:

    The chair welcomed councillors, members of the public and officers to the meeting.

2.

Apologies

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    Minutes:

    Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Fiona Colley and Gavin Edwards and for lateness from Councillor Barrie Hargrove.

3.

Disclosure of members' interests and dispensations

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    Members are asked to declare any interest or dispensation and the nature of that interest or dispensation which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

    Minutes:

    There were none.

4.

Items of business that the Chair deems urgent

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    The chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

    Minutes:

    The chair informed the community council of the following additional document circulated prior to the meeting:

     

    • Supplemental agenda, cleaner greener safer revenue fund 2012 - 2013

7.20 pm

5.

Community announcements and presentations

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    • Announcement about consultation on Southwark’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and ideas for new infrastructure in the local areas (replacing project bank).

     

    • Announcement from representatives of Peckham Space, to talk about peace wall installation and peace month event in August 2012 (Wall Project Space).

     

    • Local basketball group to talk about their talent and selection to carry the torch (Coach Sterling,  Peckham Pride Basketball coach).

     

    • Olympics update: Southwark officer to give an update on travel arrangements and street decorations etc.

     

     

     

    Minutes:

    The following announcements were made:

     

    The chair announced Kim Hooper from Southwark’s media team was present and would be writing an article on community councils.  People were told that Kim would be taking photos and if anyone objected they should indicate by show of hands.  No one objected to the photo call.

     

    Southwark’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

     

    Barbara Ann Overwater from the planning policy team spoke about the community infrastructure levy which was about charging new developments in the borough so the money could be used for infrastructure. 

     

    This would replace the old system currently referred to as ‘S106 planning obligations’.  From mid July 2012 Southwark’s “preliminary draft (CIL) schedule” would be calculated according to the amount of additional floor space a new development would produce.  The chargeable rate for Southwark was currently £35 per square metre.  The community infrastructure levy was not negotiable and would be applied like a tax.

     

    For more information visit the Southwark website http://www.southwark.gov.uk

     

    Peace month event and peace wall installation

     

    Emily Druiff from Peckham Space, part of Camberwell Arts addressed the meeting to highlight that they had received positive feedback about preserving the peace wall.  They also received money from the cleaner greener safer funding programme. The group explained that they had been working with local designers to see if it was possible to make the peace wall permanent.  The installation of the hoarding took place in July 2012 and the launch date for ‘peace month’ and the permanent art work on Peckham Square would be in August 2012. 

     

    Peckham Shed worked with groups of artists and designers to ensure the peace wall remained sustainable and the artwork did not fade.  Emily said they would be looking for young people between the ages of 16 – 18 years that had an interest in art and design.  They would like to get as many people as possible involved; flyers went out highlighting the launch date on 8 August 2012, time: 5.00pm until 7.00pm and to witness the unveiling of the wall.

     

    During the discussion the following comments were made:

     

    • This initiative should involve all young people in all parts of the borough as well as the Peckham area; a press release detailing this was circulated to highlight this point.

     

    • The peace wall might not be impressive to all young people however a lot of consultation had taken place which was a spontaneous response to what was going on in the community.

     

    • Councillor Glover stated that he was not totally in favour of the peace wall because of the negative perception of Peckham and a reminder of where the riots took place. As well as prompting media interest, this could send out the wrong kind of message. 

     

    • In response to Councillor Glover’s comment the speaker explained the issue came up during the consultation.  The speaker said this needed to be debated further so it did not appear that Peckham was ghettoised hence the reason why the launch would be a positive one.

     

    Peckham Pride Basketball Club  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

7.50 pm

6.

Future agenda items at forthcoming community council meetings

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    To discuss priority items for future meetings during workshops (examples given below), other priorities will be highlighted at the meeting:

     

    ·  Transport

    ·  Crime

    ·  Housing

    ·  Regeneration

    ·  Environment and recycling

    Also,

    ·  Ideas for venues

    Minutes:

    The chair highlighted this was a new community council area which had merged the following wards; Peckham Rye, Nunhead, Livesey, The Lane and Peckham. This would give people the opportunity to build new relations and discuss future topics for Peckham and Nunhead community council meetings set for the year.

     

    At this juncture, the meeting went into workshops which were laid out each by ward. People were asked to prioritise their chosen topics for discussion at meetings and were asked for their views on whether meeting venues should be rotated around the community council area.

8.20 pm

7.

Feedback from members and residents on priority items

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    Feedback and short overview on agenda items at future community council meetings.

    Minutes:

    The meeting resumed after the workshops took place and the chair invited a representative from each of the wards to comment and feedback what was discussed in their respective group.

     

    Councillor Catherine McDonald – Livesey ward

     

    Some ideas for future community councils:

     

    • Ideas for initiatives or activities which could be organised in the community without it costing money. Example, gardening or anything which could be objective.

     

    • Work related opportunities – focus on young people and older people.

     

    • Discussion – how people and the council could communicate most effectively e.g. information on notice boards, or the website with the focus being “how best we could communicate”.

     

    • Session or activities with the focus being on older people.

     

    • With ideas being exchanged and views expressed to improve community council meetings.

     

    • Use this meeting as a best practise on what goes on in each of the wards in this community council area.

     

    Malcolm – Peckham ward

     

    • Crime being a major issue – to address and tackle crime in the area.

     

    • Focus on issues amongst young people, adulthood, and family engagement and to support parents to be good parents.

     

    • Focus on local transport issues.

     

    • Support older people – how one would engage with older people in the community.

     

    • Health matters and promoting healthy living.

     

    • Improve community council meetings; reduction in the size of agenda items and additional time provided during ‘question time’ so that residents felt as though they were involved.

     

    • More focus on question and answer session during presentations, so meetings run better so there is less pressure on the chair.

     

    Councillor Victoria Mills – Peckham Rye ward

     

    It was noted that very few residents attended the meeting from this ward.

     

    • Encourage more Peckham Rye residents to attend and participate in community council meetings.

     

    • Focus on short term improvements, e.g. street cleaning in Rye Lane and Peckham High Street, and to monitor progress.

     

    • Transport /environment issues: Discuss and highlight the following:

    -  East London Line and South London Line

    -  Nunhead renewal area

    -  Nunhead and Peckham action plan

    -  Open spaces and green space in this area

     

    • How the community could influence what would be discussed / placed on the agenda for the following meeting.

     

    Councillor Sunil Chopra – Nunhead ward

     

    • Recycling and the environment in general – To raise awareness particularly with local businesses and young people about ways of recycling and looking after their environment.

     

    • Transport – highlighting the number of bus lanes in the Nunhead area which could be perceived as being a nuisance and not environmentally friendly.  The community council should discuss ways of reducing bus lanes in this area.

     

    • Raise awareness amongst public transport bus drivers to exercise patience whilst on the road and that further compulsory bus stops were needed in the area.

     

    • Venues like Harris Academy, Peckham need to be identified to host Peckham and Nunhead community council meetings.

     

    • That question and answer session be extended for presentations / agenda items particularly when Members are responding to questions.

     

8.30 pm

8.

Public question time

    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 submitted:

     

    Question 1: Peckham Rye resident: Around 32 garages in Brenchley Gardens had their electricity disconnected when new fillings were installed.  EDF / Southwark would not pay for reconnection this appears to be a complete waste after £44,000 was spent doing the works.

     

    Response: Councillors Mills and Hamvas agreed to take the matter up and come back to the community council with a response.

     

    Question 2: Resident: Could the community council clarify whose idea it was to remove the railings along Peckham Hill Street? 

     

    Response: The chair explained that the council was not responsible for this.  The policy regarding the removal of railings was pursued by the Mayor of London for at least two years, thinking it would make it safe for cyclists.

     

    People highlighted the danger element of railings, citing the recent fatality of a cyclist who was involved in an accident with a larger vehicle.  The chair suggested it could be helpful if a representative from Transport for London (TfL) could attend a community council meeting to give an explanation regarding the issue of the railings.  Some residents present felt that a meeting with TfL would not solve the problem.

     

    Councillor Hargrove explained that he was fully aware of the safety concerns related to the railings and that any requested information from TfL needed to be clearly outlined beforehand.

     

    The community council agreed the following:

     

    1. That representatives of TfL be invited to attend a community council meeting to explain what their policy was with regard to the removal of the railings highlighting the concerns, expressed at the meeting.

     

    1. Request that TfL provide a written explanation outlining the reasons for the removal of the railings along the Peckham High Street and the junction of Peckham Hill Street.  Any action should be halted until the completion of the consultation process.

     

    1. That TfL provide statistical information/ evidence to support the fact the railings were unsafe.

     

    Question 3: Ron King referred to a previous question that was raised at Peckham community council on 24 March 2012 during an item on the Olympics.  He stated that the former London Assembly Mayor sent out information to residents which indicated that Londoners would pay as part of their council tax payment, 38 pence per week from 2006/7 until 2016/2017. 

     

    He asked why council tax payers were charged this amount up 2017 (after the Olympics had taken place) and why couldn’t TfL cover the cost for infrastructure and road maintenance and were these extra payments necessary?

     

    He asked for further clarification on the following:

     

    1. What did the previous London Mayor say about the 38 pence charge to council tax payers?

     

    1. What is the actual time frame for these payments?

     

    1. What exactly would the money be used for?

     

    Response:  To request a follow up response at the next meeting.

8.40 pm

9.

Local parking amendments

8.50 pm

10.

Community Council Fund 2012

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    Executive Function

     

    Members to consider the community council funding contained within the report.

    Supporting documents:

    Minutes:

    The chair announced the running order of the agenda would be varied so, item 11, was considered at the start of the meeting.

     

    Members considered the report which was detailed in the supplemental agenda.

     

    Executive Function

     

    RESOLVED:

     

    That the allocation of funds for the community council fund 2012 in the Peckham and Nunhead community council area set out below be approved:

     

    Ref. No

    Organisation

    Project Name

    Amount awarded

     

    1

    Aquarius Golf Club/Brian Towell

     

    Aquarius Festival 2012

    £800

     

    3

    Ledbury Tenants and Residents Association

     

    Mini Olympics

    £300

     

    4

    The Friends of Leyton Square Children’s Playgroup

     

    Leyton’s Mini Summer Olympics

    £800

     

    5

    People Empowering People

    T Shirt Printing

     Workshop

     

    £400

     

    7

    Westminster House Youth Club

     

    Olympic Open Day

    £500

     

    8

    Nunhead’s Voice

    Older Peoples

    Celebration Day

     

    £500

     

    9

    Jolanta Jagiello FONC

     

     

    Diamond Decades

    £700

     

    10

    Brimmington Community FC

    Celebrating London Olympic Games

     

    £508

     

    11

    Buchan T&RA

    Children’s Puppet Show Event

     

    £500

     

    12

    Free Film Festivals

    Film Screening – Nunhead Cemetery

     

     

    £975

     

    13

    Joe Richards House residents and staff

    Joe Richards House Day of Celebration

     

    £800

     

    14

    Cossall

    Domino Club

     

    £950

     

    15

    The Surgery

    Nunhead Open 9

     

    £800

     

     

    Ref. No

    Organisation

    Project Name

    Amount awarded

     

    16

    Brayards Estate Tenants & Residents Association

     

    Community Programme

    £950

    17

    Southwark Travellers Action

     

    Traveller Children’s

    Cultural Event

     

    £1,000

    19

    Sickle Cell And Young Stroke Survivors

     

    "Its In The Blood Info Day"

    £500

    21

    Evolution Quarter Residents' Association

     

    Calypso Gardens Party

    £1,000

    22

    Arts Express

     

    Carve in the Community

     

    £1,000

    25

    Wickway community centre

    Family Fun day

     

    £750

    27

    Southwark Cyclists

    Summer Healthy Rides

     

    £400

    29

    Peckham Street Party

    Peckham Street Party

     

    £1,000

    30

    Southwark Carrib FC

    Diabetes and Sickle Cell Awareness Fun

    day

     

    £1,000

    34

    Friends of Peckham Rye Park/Liz Brough

    Annual fete on Peckham Rye Common

     

    £950

    35

    Peckham Rye playroom

    5th anniversary and Olympic games

     

    £850

    36

    Rye Hill Tenants and Residents Association

    Coach trip

    £800

    37

    The Sunday Essiett Company

    Self confidence & domestic violence workshops for young girls

     

    £700

    41

    The Mini Cooking Club

    Food for Champions

     

    £800

    43

    Peckham Vision

    Peckham Town Centre Cultural Olympiad Exhibition

     

    £925

    44

    Consort TRA

    Fun day & Mini Olympic 2012 games

     

    £800

    46

    Clifton Estate TRA

    Youth and Community Involvement

     

    £800

     

     

     

    Ref. No

    Organisation

    Project Name

    Amount awarded

     

    50

    Pelican Plus Tenants and Residents Association

    Pelican Plus Family Day Trip

     

    £500

    51

    Peckham Pride Basketball Club

    Summer Basketball Camp

     

     

     

    £1,000

     

    52

    Southwark Muslim Forum

    Southwark Eid 2012

     

    £600

    53

    Southwark Borough 2009

    SB2009 Sports Excellence

     

    £500

    57

    Burgess Sport Association

    Summer of Sport

     

     

    £800

     

     

     

    Total

    £26,158

     

     

11.

Cleaner Greener Safer Revenue Fund 2012/13

Date of next meeting

The chair advised that the next meeting would take place on Monday 24 September 2012.