Agenda item

The chair to advise on any community announcements, events or presentations.

• Announcement about changes to the community council areas.

• Launch of the community council fund 2012 – 2013.

• Announcement - public engagement from Southwark Business (PCT) Support Unit about future of health services in the Dulwich area.

• Apprenticeship Recruitment – information will be available at the meeting.

The following were highlighted at the meeting:

Launch of the community fund for 2012 – 2013

Information and application forms were available at the meeting.  Community councils have a total of £122,000 to support activities run by local groups. 

These should be inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games' values.  Groups were asked to indicate this in their application.

The community council fund must fund projects that would benefit people that live in the Dulwich community council area.  This should include one-off events such as fun days and festivals, workshops or activities involving members of the local community.

Local groups could apply for £100 up to £1,000.  Only one application per community council area must be submitted.

The closing date for applications would be Friday, 25 May 2012 at 5pm.  Late or partially filled applications would not be considered.

For more information visit the website at www.southwark.gov.uk or contact Grace Semakula on 020 7525 4928, or email  grace.semakula@southwark.gov.uk 

Changes to the community council areas

The chair made an announcement on the briefing paper (tabled at the meeting) which referred to the proposed changes and mergers of community council areas.  Dulwich and Camberwell were unaffected. 

Apprenticeship recruitment

The council was currently working with partners to provide apprenticeship opportunities to people in the area so they could fully develop their potential.

Over 160 people from different backgrounds and age groups had joined the apprenticeship scheme. Every year people are offered a wide variety of placements to give them an opportunity to achieve their career ambitions. For more information visit the Southwark website www.southwark.gov.uk

Health Services in the Dulwich Area

Rebecca Scott from the Southwark Business (PCT) support unit referred to the presentation on developing health and care services in Dulwich at the community council meeting on 24 January 2012.  Following this meeting an engagement document was produced and copies were available at the meeting to highlight issues on the following:

• The current health services for the people of Dulwich.

• A summary of health status and needs of the local population.

• Building on the work that has already been completed – a recent consultation exercise people in the area supported the idea of more integrated services in the community, with enhanced primary and community services.

• What are the ideas? Services in general practice, services in support of primary care and for people at home etc.

Rebecca explained there was now a three month engagement exercise asking residents about the future of health services in the Dulwich area would end in May 2012.  People were encouraged to complete the survey so their views could be heard.  Officers would also be visiting local groups in the area.

For further information, contact the communications and engagement team on 020 7525 7888 or southwark.communication@southwarkpct.nhs.uk

The report is available on the website at www.southwarkpct.nhs.uk