Community Council Fund 2012/13
Alfred Salter Statue Campaign
Southwark Apprentice Scheme
Diamond Jubilee / River Pageant
Minutes:
Community Council Fund 2012/13
This year’s programme had been launched and was open for applications until 25 May 2012. Residents were encouraged to use the online form and could apply for funding for community events and activities. Applications could be made for amounts from £100 - £1,000. The decisions would be taken in June or July, at the first round of community council meetings in the new municipal year. In order to allow for administrative time, events which people wanted to apply for should take place from late July onwards.
Contact Forid Ahmed, Neighbourhood Coordinator, Tel 020 7525 5540 or email forid.ahmed@southwark.gov.uk
Alfred Salter Campaign
Gary Glover and Cathy Dale explained that there was a questionnaire available which was consulting local people on the plans for a replacement statue. The Council was supporting the project. The new statue would feature Dr Salter, his wife and cat. The replacement cost would be around £100,000 which would include security to protect the new statue. Residents were encouraged to give their views on location and materials and to help with the fundraising. The council would match-fund all amounts raised.
Contact Andrea Allen, Project Manager, Tel 020 7525 0860 or email andrea.allen@southwark.gov.uk
Bermondsey Carnival
Gary Glover explained this year’s event would take place on 2 June 2012. It was the Diamond Jubilee’s main event in Southwark and there would be a range of performances and activities.
Southwark Apprentice Scheme
Ann Cochrane, Organisational Development Business Partner, explained the council’s apprenticeship programme was currently being advertised with 36 positions to start in September 2012. There was a wide range of opportunities available including surveying, civil engineering, business administration and plumbing through several different contractors. The closing date was 30 April 2012. The apprenticeships were real paid jobs for four days a week including college study on the fifth day. Many of the previous apprentices had gone on to permanent employment and completed university degrees. Ann highlighted successful Southwark apprentices.
Contact Ann Cochrane, Ann.Cochrane@southwark.gov.uk or Tel. 020 7525 1490
Flood Risk Management Strategy
Lindani Dlodlo, Flooding and Drainage Manager explained that Southwark was now a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) responsible for flood risk from ordinary water courses, surface water and ground water. There were two documents that tackled the potential flooding problems:
Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment
- Significant flood risk
- Critical drainage areas
- Consequences of past and future flooding
Surface Water Management Plan
- Identifies flooding – sources and mechanisms
- Investment to reduce the likelihood of flooding
- Community engagement to reduce impact
Officers were now looking for community input and volunteers to assist the studies. In response to questions, Lindani said officers linked up with the planning process on applications and that was something that would increase in the future.
Contact: john.kissi@southwark.gov.uk or Tel. 020 7525 2062