Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Beverley Olamijulo, Constitutional Officer telephone 020 7525 7234 email beverley.olamijulo@southwark.gov.uk
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Introduction and welcome
Local singer, Morgan will open the meeting.
The Chair will introduce theme on young people and opportunities. Minutes: The chair welcomed councillors, members of the public and officers to the meeting, and thanked Harris Academy Peckham for hosting the meeting at the school. |
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Apologies
Minutes: There were apologies for absence from Councillors Barrie Hargrove, Catherine McDonald and Gavin Edwards.
An apology for lateness was received on behalf of Councillor Richard Livingstone. |
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Disclosure of members' interests and dispensations
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: 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 none. |
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Minutes from the previous meeting
To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2014 as a correct record of the meeting. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on the 12 February 2014 be agreed as an accurate record of the meeting and signed by the chair. |
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7.10 pm |
Deputations/Petitions
The chair to advise on any deputations or petitions received. Minutes: There were no petitions or deputations. |
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7.20 pm |
Theme - young people and opportunities
This meeting will have a focus on young people and opportunities
Calling all young residents to take a stepping stone to success by coming along to the meeting which will be a celebration of your gifts and talents as well as presenting the opportunity for young people to come together to learn about council services, apprenticeships and jobs that are available to them.
· A brief introduction from cabinet member for children’s services, Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle about her role and to discuss highlights and her vision. Time: 7.20 pm
· The Southwark apprenticeship scheme. Time: 7.40pm
· A short film from the Peckham and Nunhead Youth Community Council. Time: 7.50 pm until 8.05 pm
· Presentation of awards to the Peckham and Nunhead Youth Community Council members (YCC) in recognition of their work. Time 8.05 pm – 8.15 pm Minutes: During this segment of the meeting, Inspector Lloyd introduced himself to the meeting.
Inspector Lloyd explained that he had taken over the role as Inspector from Pauline Upton and was now responsible for the South East cluster which covered the Lane, Livesey, Nunhead, Peckham and Peckham Rye wards. Inspector Lloyd spoke about his role in the police force and referred to changes to the local policing team and confirmed that two ward officers usually patrolled the local housing estates in the local area.
He explained that further proposals and changes would be made to neighbourhood policing which he agreed to report back to a future meeting. The officer agreed to be available at the break to respond to queries.
The chair thanked Inspector Lloyd for attending and advised that an item on local policing would on the Peckham and Nunhead agenda for the next municipal year in 2014 – 2015.
Young people and opportunities
Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle, cabinet member for children’s services provided an overview of her role and outlined the council were focussing on young people and their personal development which involved looking at ways to promote a healthy life style and improve their work prospects.
She explained the council would invest more in local community centres and improve the work and services at health centres and youth clubs. There would more development involvement on the needs of young people with further attention being given to those with special needs.
The council has worked alongside local youth clubs and young people to enhance their social development. Councillor Dixon-Fyle said other initiatives like the youth bus would travel through the borough to where young people were based to help them find work and provide them with training opportunities. She said funding was available to assist young people in their business ventures. The recent community conversations referred young people to the youth fund.
Councillor Dixon-Fyle said she would be available during the break and sign posted young people to information that was available at the meeting.
The Southwark apprenticeship scheme
Lorna Fraser, Vocational Skills and Apprenticeship Manager gave an overview of the scheme and invited two apprentices to speak about their experiences.
Southwark had supported the scheme for the last eight years and offered young people wider opportunities, career goals, so they could fulfil their potential. The scheme covers a wide area of specialist roles like electricians and plumbers, all of which had information available at the meeting. The apprenticeship scheme supported over 300 apprentices and 200 of the apprentices had completed their qualifications and worked closely with the council’s contractors. Also 93% of those that completed the scheme gained employment and were able to achieve their goals.
The council recently held an award ceremony for those in the apprenticeship scheme which was attended by Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle, the Leader and the Chief Executive.
Presentation from the apprentices
The first apprentice talked about his experience after he joined the scheme and that he worked in the customer services team for a ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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8.50 pm |
Community announcements
To receive community updates and information on events in the community council area.
· Housing renewal team: officers from the team to promote their services which include adaptations for the older people, people with disabilities and grants for tenants and landlords.
· Health Ambassadors: The launch of a new community health ambassador scheme from the Kings College NHS Foundation Trust (information stall).
· Police - Safer Neighbourhood Teams (information stall).
· Jewellery Workshop – community project (information stall). Minutes: There were no announcements. |
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8.55 pm |
Peckham Platform
Presentation from Peckham Platform. Minutes: Amy Lloyd from Peckham Platform announced that Peckham Platform formerly known as Peckham Space had recently become an independent charity. She said all exhibitions they hold were arranged in partnership or in collaboration with other community groups.
For more information visit www.peckhamplatform.com |
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9.05 pm |
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: There were none. |
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9.10 pm |
Local parking amendments
Note: This is an executive function.
Members to consider the local parking schemes contained within the report.
Supporting documents: Minutes: Note: This is an executive function.
Members considered the information contained in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the following local parking amendments, detailed in the appendices of the report be approved for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures:
· Sturdy Road – the removal of existing single yellow lines and the installation of a 20 minute time restricted parking bay on the flank of No. 119 Consort Road.
· Elm Grove – the removal of 7 metres of permit bay and the installation of a double yellow line to provide access to a planned new dropped kerb and vehicle crossover leading to No. 54 Elm Grove. |