· Launch of the Cleaner Greener, Safer funding programme for 2012 -2013.
Application forms will be available at the meeting and officers will be present to answer questions and help complete the form. Deadline for completion is: 6 January 2012.
· Feedback on events from community groups: Dulwich Helpline, Kingswood Network and Millwall Community Scheme.
· Home Energy Efficiency Scheme: To introduce a new scheme called RE:NEW which offers advice on energy efficiency and improvement service to residents living in East Dulwich ward and neighbouring Nunhead ward.
Minutes:
Colour Thief – cancelled event
The chair read out a statement about the cancelled event as a result of public concern. He referred to a letter he received from cabinet member, Cllr Veronica Ward about the scheduled event in Southwark Park. Further consultation on an event in the South of the borough is still ongoing.
Cleaner greener safer application forms – 2012 - 2013
The chair announced the launch of the Cleaner Greener Safer funding which was divided among all eight of the community council areas. The amount allocated to all eight is £220,000.
The chair mentioned the criteria and the types of projects that have previously been awarded funding and highlighted the time limit set for the funding programme. Officers were available during the break to answer questions. People were also encouraged to visit the council’s website to down load a CGS e-form.
Libraries review
The chair announced that none of the libraries would be closed and Dulwich Library, Kingswood and Grove Vale would remain open.
Council Assembly
The chair announced the next Council Assembly meeting would be held at Charter School, Red Post Hill on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 at 7.00pm. The theme would be Housing. He urged people to attend the meeting so their concerns regarding the School Patrol Guards were made to the relevant cabinet member, Cllr Barrie Hargrove.
Kingswood Community Scheme
Janice Francois from the Kingswood Community Scheme spoke briefly about a ‘community day’ event which was held in the summer. About 400 to 500 people attended and there were different dishes (e.g. Indian and African) and a diversity of activities which took place on the day. Cllr Robinson said he was a great day and Councillor Hayes thanked representatives of the Kingswood Community Network.
Dulwich Helpline
Barbara Scott from Dulwich Helpline spoke about the community council funded grant of £500 which was used to organise a day trip to Southend for another group called Life on the Edge which is affiliated to Dulwich Helpline. The project caters for those with limited mobility. The rest of the funding would be used to organise another trip in the New Year. Barbara raised concern about the future funding of Dulwich Helpline particularly with the pending cuts that are due to take place within the council. The chair said he fully understood the concern and appreciated the project’s work.
Millwall Football Scheme
Richard White and representatives from Millwall Football Scheme talked about the project and the opportunities it offers to them as young people. One representative said he had been an aspiration to be involved in the project which meets weekly with around 40 young people attending. The project offers coaching sessions at JAGS. They thanked the community council, especially Cllr Crookshank Hilton’s involvement to keep the scheme going.
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme
Laura Hale introduced a new area based scheme called RE:NEW which offers advice on energy efficiency and improvement service to residents living in East Dulwich ward and neighbouring Nunhead ward. It aims to reduce C02 emissions from existing homes. The scheme would run until the end of March 2012. Further details of the scheme were circulated at the meeting and are available on the Southwark website.