Council Assembly Themed debates
Olympic Capital Legacy Fund
Mayor’s Trust
Community Council Fund Launch information
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Minutes:
Council Assembly Themed Debates
The chair, explained that the next themed debate at council assembly would be held in July on Sport and Young people. The July meeting will also be the first time a council assembly meeting has been held outside of the town hall. The chair encouraged people to keep an eye on the website to find out more information.
Olympic Capital Legacy Fund
The chair explained that the council are inviting project bids for the Olympic Capital Legacy Fund. £2million is available which residents and organisations can bid for; the money is available for projects like building an outdoor gym or refurbishing a sports facility. Applications must be submitted by 29 April and more information is available at www.southwark.gov.uk/olympics
Ronald McDonald Charities
Janice O’Neil explained to residents about the work of Ronald McDonald Charity who have a house on Caldecot Road in Camberwell. The house in Camberwell was temporary whilst new accommodation was being completed. Janice explained that some families were struggling to find parking close to the hospital and asked councillors if they could help.
Community Council Fund Launch
The chair explained that the Camberwell Community Council Fund is open for applications until 16 May 2011. Groups can apply for funding from £100-£1000.
Mayor’s Trust
Vicky Naish explained about the Mayor’s Trust which provided support ‘from the cradle to the grave’ for people who lived in Southwark. Some of the work of the trust involved providing 30 sleeping bags for the homeless over Christmas and contributing to the costs of funerals for those who could not afford them. Vicky explained the trust was not funded by the council and they were looking for support. Vicky encouraged residents to become a trustee of the trust as there were currently three vacancies.