Minutes:
The following announcements and presentations were made:
Winter campaign
Rosemary Watts from NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group spoke about the winter campaign that had been launched by NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group. Information leaflets were available at the meeting. The scheme had been put in place to address and signpost people to other health-based services if their illness was not considered life threatening. This would avoid the hospital’s A&E department being used for non emergency illnesses. Rosemary explained that had been some media coverage about the difficulty people had getting a doctor’s appointment and therefore people used the A&E services because of the time delay. People were reminded to only use A&E services if they felt it was life threatening.
Rosemary also spoke about the review of the health services and development of a strategy so the situation could be addressed. People were encouraged to sign up to NHS Southwark’s email list which they were able to do during the course of the meeting. In addition there was a lot of publicity on how people use the A&E and GP services.
Peckham Vision’s Town Centre Exhibition
Eileen Conn from Peckham Vision spoke about the group’s Peckham Town Centre exhibition that was held on 16 to 18 December 2013 during the day and evening. The group wanted volunteers to help out in the coffee shop along Bellenden Road. More information was available during the break.
Peckham and Nunhead – Youth Community Council
Sharon Pryce, Youth Development Worker, who was accompanied by representatives of the youth community council reported on proposals to improve community councils and the activities that had taken place following the money they received from the restoration fund. The young people went on a boat trip, and attended a Black history event in Liverpool.
The representatives from the youth community council took it in turns to briefly outline what they thought about the last community council meeting they attended in September 2013.
The young people outlined the following:
· They felt the last community council was interesting and covered topics on the budget consultation and public toilets in Rye Lane. Its theme on the Peckham Town Centre and Rye Lane was quite engaging.
· The meetings were too long and there should be more of a focus on young people.
· Use less jargon so it could be more easily understood.
· They thought people were always complaining about crime amongst young people.
· The local area had far too many congested pavements and a number of meat / butcher shops that left food waste on pavements.
The chair thanked the young people for sharing their ideas and some of the issues raised about multiple shops which had also been a concern for the community council. The chair stated that she would welcome them back to a “youth theme” community council meeting next year.
Community council fund 2014
Marian Farrugia, Community Council Development Officer talked about the community council fund, funding schemes that take place each year. It was aimed at community activities and one off events.
The deadline for applications was Friday, 13 December 2013 and no late applications would be accepted. Forms were available at the meeting and more details about the funding scheme could be viewed on the council’s website.
In response to questions Marian explained the applications would be assessed by councillors and the decisions announced at the community council meeting in February 2014 so events and activities could take place in summer 2014.
For more information, contact Marian Farrugia, community council development officer on 020 7525 1780 or email marian.farrugia@southwark.gov.uk
The chair announced the following:
East Dulwich Christmas cracker
The East Dulwich Christmas Cracker event on Saturday 7 December 2013, at Lordship Lane and North Cross Road between 10am and 5pm which would have music, dancing, carol singing and entertainment for everyone.
Christmas tree switch-on
The Christmas tree switch-on to be held on Friday 6 December 2013 at 5pm which involved a school choir and the Southwark mayor.
Council Assembly theme debate
The council assembly meeting would have a theme debate on local business and enterprise on 27 November 2013.
Police Inspector Upton
The chair paid tribute to Inspector Linda Upton who was due to retire from the police. Councillor Soanes thanked her for all her hard work and wished her all the best for the future. Inspector Upton said ward officers in the safer neighbourhood teams were still available and contactable on the non emergency telephone number 101. She also thanked those involved in the community and asked people to keep safe.