· Presentation from the community wardens (10 minutes)
· Police updates (10 minutes)
· Short announcement about the community infrastructure project list (5 minutes)
· SGTO – football tournament in July and August 2015.
· Short announcement and information about the 11,000 new homes in Southwark – consultation on design.
· Cycling Strategy update.
Minutes:
Community wardens update
Sue Hunter from the community wardens provided an update on the structure, role and responsibilities of the community wardens. Sue explained that the community wardens’ service had been reduced significantly due to staff cuts; however they had now received funding to cover areas in Dulwich. The wardens’ service is police accredited, and tackled problems like dog fouling and litter. The wardens’ service also covers the north of the borough.
Sue explained there would be more community warden patrols and public engagement with the focus being on or around Lordship Lane. The wardens would also be tasked to deal with weapon sweeps on a regular basis. It would also include assisting rough sleepers so they could be directed to the most appropriate contact.
Police updates
Sergeant Bartley informed the meeting he was about to retire and that new inspector Duncan Jackson would take over his position.
He explained the police would continue to tackle burglary, robbery, theft and drug offences.
Community infrastructure project list
The community infrastructure project list received annual updates from the community council meetings. The council welcomes ideas for new projects that would be accepted throughout the year. Suggestions received between now and September 2015 would be added to the existing projects and the list presented at a future meeting.
Additions should benefit one or more of the following publically accessible amenities:
· Community facilities
· Education
· Public realm
· Local transport improvements
· Open space and sport.
The community council could email their suggested projects to the council at
jack.ricketts@southwark.gov.uk.
SGTO – football tournament in July and August 2015
Eddie Wilcox, Co-organiser from Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations (SGTO) spoke about the football tournament at Homestall Road, SE22 which was aimed at young people aged from 11 to 13 years and 14 to 16 years boys and girls.
Each part of the borough was asked to take part in the tournament and the group said they would welcome more teams from local housing estates to take part in the tournament.
David, the campaign manager said this was an important programme because it helped promote healthy living. He said he would encourage parents to be involved as well so that young people could represent their area and have a sense of pride. David said the tournament was a community led initiative for local people to help broaden participation and create community cohesion.
For more information contact: Ahmed Kaaba SGTO on 0207 639 6718