Agenda and minutes
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Introduction and welcome
Minutes: The chair welcomed councillors, members of the public and officers to the meeting. |
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Apologies
Minutes: There were apologies for absence from Councillors Fiona Colley, Gavin Edwards and Catherine McDonald. An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Michael Situ. |
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Disclosure of members' interests and dispensations
Members to declare any interests and dispensation in respect of any item of business to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: None were disclosed. |
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Items of business that the Chair deems urgent
The chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda. Minutes: There were no urgent items.
Members were asked to note the supplemental agenda circulated prior to the meeting which had comments from the Strategic Director of Environment and Leisure regarding item 6, petition report on parking and safety issue outside Rye Oak Primary School and Children’s centre. Also additional drawings for item 16, Cycle Permeability scheme. |
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Minutes from the previous meeting
To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2012. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2012 be agreed as a correct record of that meeting and signed the chair subject to the following amendment:
Item 9, launch of the cleaner greener safer (CGS) funding programme, its reference to the “Bonamy Estate” was incorrect it should say: “Bonar Road Allotments”. |
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7.10 pm |
Deputations/Petitions
Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the petition presentation from Rye Oak Primary School and Children’s Centre be heard.
The petition spokesperson, Lisa Roberts from Rye Oak Primary School and Children’s Centre addressed the meeting. The speaker introduced herself as parent governor and chair of the Rye Oak Children’s Centre. The School had experienced numerous problems with unsafe parking and illegal stopping on the zig zag lines, outside the school. An enforcement camera was installed to monitor illegal parking outside the school for a week which worked well at the time. It encouraged parents to drop their children off further up the road.
Lisa mentioned that on behalf of the school there needs to be some sort paring enforcement on a permanent basis. There have been a few near misses with children who tend to run into the road without looking. As a result of parents parking, the school mini bus transporting children with special needs are unable to park at the front of the school. Lisa explained that it would help if the zig zag lines were removed so parking was available in that part of the road.
Councillor Barrie Hargrove thanked Lisa for outlining what the petition was about and for achieving over 250 signatures to trigger a debate at community council. He said he visited Rye Oak Primary School and Children’s Centre about 18 months ago when enforcement cameras were first installed outside the school on a short term basis.
Councillor Hargrove said he was glad of their success as the enforcement camera dissuaded parents from parking outside the school. He voiced concerns about the displacement of the school minibus due to people’s irresponsible parking and cars that stopped outside the school.
He informed the petitioner that it was worth noting that the ‘School travel plan’ had not been updated. With help and support from the council that should be reviewed. The council could look at the installation of some form of traffic calming measure like speed humps.
The chair thanked the spokesperson for her presentation. |
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7.20 pm |
Community announcements and presentations
Minutes: The following announcements were made:
Peckham and Nunhead Youth Community Council
Trevor Swaby, youth worker and a number of young people that were members of the Peckham and Nunhead Youth Community Council were present at the meeting.
Trevor explained that they wanted to get a flavour of what community council meetings were about. He hoped it would encourage the young people to take part and make an active contribution at these meetings. The chair encouraged the youth community council members to attend the Peckham and Nunhead agenda planning meetings which they agreed to do.
Community Council Fund 2013
Marian Farrugia, Community Council Development Officer explained that each year community councils have a funding scheme known as Community Council Fund, launched early this year so events could take place in the spring.
The deadline for applications was Friday, 14 December 2012 and no late applications or partially filled applications would be considered. Forms were available at the meeting and further details could be viewed on the council’s website.
Groups were told the amount one could apply for was from £100 up to £1000.
For more information, contact Marian Farrugia, community council development officer on 020 7525 1780 or email marian.farrugia@southwark.gov.uk
Cleaner Greener Safer (CGS) Funding
The deadline for applications had been extended until the end of December 2012, so people could still apply for funding. Forms were available at the meeting.
In response to questions, Councillor Hargrove clarified that £122,000 of cleaner greener safer funding was the same amount as the previous year which would be divided equally amongst the five community councils in each of the wards.
For more information, contact Michelle Normanly, senior projects manager on 020 7525 0862 or email michelle.normanly@southwark.gov.uk
Traffic and Highways Projects in the Peckham and Nunhead area
No officer was present for this item. The chair explained that community councils would be determining the implementation of non strategic traffic schemes e.g. road markings and implementation of zebra crossings at future community council meetings. The traffic schemes listed under items 14, 15, and 16 were examples of such schemes.
Young Person’s Project ‘Biscey’
Michael and Gbemi, who were representatives from a young persons’ project called Biscey described what they do at the project and what they were trying to achieve.
They explained that every young person should have a common goal to achieve a higher level of education regardless of their background. The project provides support and advice to young people as some young people lacked motivation and there are not enough role models for young people.
Biscey normally hold discussions and workshops at schools in order to break down barriers. They also provide one-to-one mentoring, group mentoring, and community engagement. The launch of the pilot scheme for the Biscey project would be in January 2013 at London City Academy Southwark which would involve one-to-one mentoring.
For more information, contact Esy Oluwafemi, Coordinator WiseGem at the Young People and Family Organisation, Sojourner Truth Community Centre on 0794 429 0433.
New Complaints Policy consultation
Zoe Bulmer, ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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7.40 pm |
Southwark Civic Association presentation
Minutes: Peter Frost from Southwark Civic Association (SCA) announced that nominations for these awards were now open and application forms available at the meeting. Also online forms were available to download from the Southwark website. The closing date would be on the 13 January 2013.
The Southwark Civic Association awards have two main categories: Letter of Commendation, Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Boroughs of Southwark, Bermondsey or Camberwell. Other awards include: Mayor’s Discretionary Award, Southwark Lifetime Award, Young Southwark Civic Award or an outstanding standing category in their own right) of the Year Award.
For more information contact Southwark Mayor’s office on 020 7525 7303 |
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7.50 pm |
Environment and Recycling theme
Minutes: The chair introduced the theme for the meeting, environmental issues and recycling which was from the list of priorities that were agreed at a previous community council meeting in September 2012.
The top three themes were:
The chair welcomed the following stalls that were at the meeting:
Presentation from Councillor Hargrove
Councillor Barrie Hargrove, cabinet member for transport, environment and recycling gave an overview of his portfolio which he said was an extensive area. He agreed to focus on recycling and give a snap shot on the environment and transport.
Councillor Hargrove outlined the following during his presentation:
Councillor Hargrove requested through the chair an agenda item on “street wardens” at a future meeting in order to identify problems in their local area.
In response to a question concerning trees that were chopped down as a result of an increase in crime, Councillor Barrie Hargrove explained that the council undertook a tree strategy consultation in 2011 which received very little response. The council decided to adopt a more systematic approach to the maintenance of trees which was pollarding, a type of pruning system in which the upper branches of a tree are removed to maintain the life of the trees.
He mentioned that the council would continue to work closely with the group, Southwark cyclists which have over 800 members and has met with them regularly.
During his presentation, Councillor Hargrove spoke about: · Looking at safer routes. · Looking at safer junctions, which is the responsibility of TfL which he requested they bring forward their review of junctions. · People take up offer of cycle training in the borough. · Carbon reduction – introduction of retro fitting wall insulation solar energy so Peckham becomes a low carbon area. · Connecting up cell chip which is not in the borough but would be done in agreement with Veolia to deliver clean energy in order to cut down on carbon omissions.
In response to questions, Councillor Hargrove addressed matters about residents people who leave their wheelie ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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8.35 pm |
Burgess Park - update
Minutes: The meeting was shown a short film on Burgess Park.
Burgess Park (Revitalisation project) update
Rebecca Towers from Public Realm spoke about the transformation at Burgess Park which was made possible by investments received from the Creation Trust; the Mayor of London’s Help a London park scheme (£2 million) and the council (£2 million). The official opening of the park took place on 12 October 2012.
Rebecca said the idea was to create a park that would attract people from all over and make it safe as well. The film on Burgess Park that was shown was illustrative of the changes that had taken place.
In response to questions, Rebecca did explain there were drainage problems at the park when it rained and officers were in contact with the contractors about this issue. Also, the barbecue area had been fenced due to a spate of vandalism which had been monitored by the council. The park was a great place to exercise, cycle and develop any sort of new fitness regime. Rebecca said there was still work to be done and improvements needed. |
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8.50 pm |
Public question time
A public question form is included on page 12.
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. Responses to public questions received at previous meetings are included on pages 13 to 15. Supporting documents: Minutes: There were no public questions. |
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8.55 pm |
Community Council Questions to Council Assembly
Each community council may submit one question to a council assembly meeting that has previously been considered and noted by the community council.
Any question to be submitted from a community council to council assembly should first be the subject of discussion at a community council meeting. The subject matter and question should be clearly noted in the community council’s minutes and thereafter the agreed question can be referred to the constitutional team.
The community council is invited to consider if it wishes to submit a question to the ordinary meeting of council assembly in January 2013. Minutes: As part of the theme on environment and recycling the chair asked if people wished to submit a community council question to council assembly and agreed the following:
Please could Veolia Environmental Services improve the pedestrian access for residents at the new recycling waste facility in order for them to dispose/ recycle small items made from wood and metals etc? Currently members of the public are prohibited from walking on the ramp which is for cars only?
Members discussed the issue and confirmed that it was difficult for pedestrians to get access to the new recycling waste facility. Ian McGeough from Veolia agreed to feed this back to the team. |
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9.00 pm |
Cleaner Greener Safer (CGS) revenue fund
Note: This item is an executive function
Members to consider the recommendations contained in the report. Supporting documents: Minutes: Note: This item is an executive decision.
Members considered the information in the report.
RESOLVED:
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9.10 pm |
Traffic Scheme - Brockley Way Zebra Crossing
Members to consider the recommendations contained in the report. Supporting documents: Minutes: Members considered the information in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the community council agree the recommendations made to the cabinet member for Environment, Transport and Recycling to approve the implementation of the Brockley Way Zebra Crossing project (funded by the Cleaner Greener Safer programme) subject to statutory consultation. |
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9.20 pm |
Traffic Scheme - East Dulwich Zebra Crossing
Members to consider the recommendations contained in the report. Supporting documents: Minutes: Members considered the information in the report.
Matt Hill from Public Realm referred to the recent consultation which took place (October 2012 – November 2012). He said 41 responses were received 37 of those respondents were in favour of the traffic scheme and 4 respondents were against the scheme.
RESOLVED:
That the community council agree the recommendations made to the cabinet member for Environment, Transport and Recycling to approve the implementation of East Dulwich Road Zebra Crossing project subject to statutory consultation. |
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9.30 pm |
Cycle Permeability Scheme
Members to note the cycle permeability proposals, impact of proposal on parking and representations received during public consultation, as summarised in the report. Supporting documents: Minutes: Members considered the information in the report.
Matt Hill from Public Realm spoke about the schemes in Peckham and Nunhead and responded to questions from councillors and residents.
RESOLVED:
That the community council supported the proposed cycle permeability schemes listed below for the Peckham and Nunhead area:
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