Minutes:
The following announcements were made:
The chair announced Kim Hooper from Southwark’s media team was present and would be writing an article on community councils. People were told that Kim would be taking photos and if anyone objected they should indicate by show of hands. No one objected to the photo call.
Southwark’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Barbara Ann Overwater from the planning policy team spoke about the community infrastructure levy which was about charging new developments in the borough so the money could be used for infrastructure.
This would replace the old system currently referred to as ‘S106 planning obligations’. From mid July 2012 Southwark’s “preliminary draft (CIL) schedule” would be calculated according to the amount of additional floor space a new development would produce. The chargeable rate for Southwark was currently £35 per square metre. The community infrastructure levy was not negotiable and would be applied like a tax.
For more information visit the Southwark website http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Peace month event and peace wall installation
Emily Druiff from Peckham Space, part of Camberwell Arts addressed the meeting to highlight that they had received positive feedback about preserving the peace wall. They also received money from the cleaner greener safer funding programme. The group explained that they had been working with local designers to see if it was possible to make the peace wall permanent. The installation of the hoarding took place in July 2012 and the launch date for ‘peace month’ and the permanent art work on Peckham Square would be in August 2012.
Peckham Shed worked with groups of artists and designers to ensure the peace wall remained sustainable and the artwork did not fade. Emily said they would be looking for young people between the ages of 16 – 18 years that had an interest in art and design. They would like to get as many people as possible involved; flyers went out highlighting the launch date on 8 August 2012, time: 5.00pm until 7.00pm and to witness the unveiling of the wall.
During the discussion the following comments were made:
Peckham Pride Basketball Club
Basketball Coach, Sterling Mushett was present to talk about the club and highlighted that the club was the biggest in London where a number of the players had gone on to play internationally and regionally. Coach Sterling announced that the club’s women’s basketball team would play their next match at Crystal Palace Sports Centre on 30 June 2012. He said the club holds sessions in a number of schools in the Peckham area and said if anyone was interested in the running and development of the club should contact him. It was announced that Coach Sterling would be carrying the Olympic torch on 26 July 2012 in Southwark.
For information contact Sterling Mushett email: smuschett@reachandteach.co.uk
Website: http://www.londonschoolofbasketball.com/club/peckham-pride
Olympics update
Ben Finden, Project Manager spoke about the travel guide and travel arrangements for the Olympics. He briefly explained that there was 37 days to go before the games officially opened.
People were asked to note the following key dates:
Ben stated that a vast amount of information was available on the Southwark website main events in Southwark guide include:
In response to questions, Ben stated that Southwark residents would be kept updated during the entire time the Games were on and relevant information would be available on the Southwark website.
Council Assembly meeting
The chair announced the council assembly meeting would take place on 4 July 2012 at Southwark College, (Bermondsey site), Keetons Road, London SE16 4EE. People were encouraged to attend the informal session at 6.00pm and the main meeting which had a theme on health and wellbeing.
Southwark Civic Awards
The chair announced that local resident, Veronica Naraine received a Southwark civic award and community ward for the wonderful work she had done in the community.
Celebrating Black history month
Marian Farrugia, community council development officer announced Black History Month 2012 celebration would be in October 2012. People were encouraged to get involved as there were a number of programmed events during the month of October across all sectors of the community. This would include a range of activities for young people to take part in.
To find out what’s happening, please refer to the Southwark website http://www.southwark.gov.uk black history month 2012 celebration.
The grants programme was open for applications, the closing date was on Friday 6 July 2012 and the delivery of the schemes would be from the 21 July – August 2012.
For more information contact Andrew Alleyne, children’s services on 020 7525 2864.
Community Development Foundation – neighbourhood matched fund
Nicholas Okuku announced that £30 million was available to fund community projects in some of the most deprived areas of the country. People were encouraged to identify projects in their areas. It was noted that a small amount of money was allocated to fund projects in Livesey ward. The grants programme was open to applications and people were encouraged to apply online.
For more information email the Community Development Foundation admin@cdf.org.uk or contact telephone number 020 7837 1772.
Dance classes – Ledbury Estate Community Hall
Dance classes held for young people at the community hall on the Ledbury Estate next door to Kwik Fit between the hours of 6.00pm – 8.00pm. The classes are funded by Safer Southwark Partnership to help young people keep fit.
Volunteering at Peckham and Nunhead community council
The chair asked if anyone wished to volunteer their time during the evening when community council meetings are held they should contact Marian Farrugia or herself.
For more information contact Marian Farrugia, community council development officer on 020 7525 1780 or email marian.farrugia@southwark.gov.uk
The following was also highlighted during the public question time segment:
Job Fair event – update
Esy Oluwafemi Wisegem explained that following the job fair event which took place at a Peckham Community Council meeting, the local job centre had been engaging with local people, providing them with job opportunities. Also the outreach workers that were involved in the job fair assisted a number of young mothers that attended the event to gain employment.
The Thames Pageant
Esy thanked those who were involved in the pageant and for making the day such a success.
Sojourner Truth Centre
Esy thanked the chair who helped resolve the ongoing problem with banners being displayed outside the Sojourner Truth Centre.
Southwark Civic Award
Councillor Hargrove mentioned that Esy’s name was put forward for a Southwark civic award because he and others felt she deserved recognition for the community work she had done and still continues to do, but was surprised to discover that she had not been nominated. Councillor Hargrove asked if were possible to formally write to the Southwark civic association about this. Councillor Smith explained nomination forms for the Southwark civic awards - 2012/2013 would be available later this year so, Esy’s name could be submitted again for an award.