To receive community announcements and presentations under this slot:
· The Police update.
· Details of the consultation programme on transport related issues in Dulwich including programme of engagement for Dulwich Quietways - walkabouts, first workshops and concept design workshop.
· Presentation from neighbourhood funded community groups who will talk about their successes.
· The launch of the Cleaner Greener Safer capital funding programme 2016 – 2017.
Minutes:
Cycling workshops /Dulwich Quietways
Matt Hill, public realm programme manager was present to speak about the cycling workshops and Dulwich quietways. Hannah Padgett from Sustrans mentioned the quietways was the Mayor of London’s vision for Southwark which was to have better cycling routes and improvements to the existing routes. Members noted that Sustrans would be the delivery partnership for this project and the aim was to work effectively with the community on this project.
This would be a cycle focused programme that would improve public realm, signage and pedestrian access.
Workshops:
The council and Sustrans arranged a series of walkabouts, which were to be held on 17 September 2015 – meeting point at (Calton Avenue) at 8.00am to 3.00pm and also at 5.30 pm.
The other scheduled walkabouts were to take place on the 23 September 2015 (Southwark Community Sports Hall) at 6.30 pm and 3 October 2015 (St Barnabas Church hall).
Matt and Hannah said they would encourage people to attend these events.
In response to a question regarding the impact on traffic and parking, Hannah explained that they had done a parking survey and were aware of the pressure for additional buses in the area and therefore Sustrans were holding discussions with TfL and Southwark so these issues could be taken on board.
It was noted that further updates would be given at a future meeting.
Paxton Green Time Bank
Representatives from Paxton Green Time bank talked about the kind of services they offer and said they were running the project through Connecting Kingswood. It was a successful project which ran for about a week which looked at housing and economic issues. It also included some intergenerational activities and volunteering. The representatives thanked the community council for their contribution made to Paxton Green Time Bank.
Dulwich Helpline and Southwark Churches Care
Dulwich Helpline and Southwark Churches Care are based at Dulwich hospital and they help older people. They support people with dementia and provide support to their carers. They also offer a volunteering service and organise local activities like for example singing, gentle exercise classes and help support other community based groups. Further information is available on the website: www.dhscc.org
St Faith’s Community Centre
The centre manager was present to talk about events organised by the centre. They included a two week play scheme for 5 to 11 year olds. They organised school trips to places like the Horniman museum and play schemes in Dulwich. The speaker said on behalf of the centre they were grateful for the funding they had received. Pictures of the various activities they had arranged for the children were available at the meeting.
Dulwich Festival
Alpha Hopkins thanked the community council for supporting the 10 day event and the contribution they made which was around a £1000. The festival has been able to grow making it a huge success. She encouraged people to take part in this huge event.
Herne Hill Music Festival
Music opera and other performances at Charter School were held on the 13 and 14 October 2015. Flyers were available at the meeting.
Give it a Try – Rugby for All
Spike from the project gave an overview of the project which was to promote the game of rugby and its core values in schools, through an inclusive coaching programme. Spike said if people were interested they could view details on the website at: www.giveitatry.org.uk
Dulwich Park Friends
Trevor Moore was present and referred to the success of Dulwich Park Fair. He thanked the community council for their contribution which helps with managing the park and encouraged people to attend the event.
Love West Dulwich
Dan Rigby spoke about the organisation and to raise awareness about the group’s organised events which were the spring fair and Christmas fair in November 2015.
Launch of the Cleaner Greener Safer funding programme 2016-17
Andrea Allen, senior project manager spoke about the launch of the cleaner greener safer funding programme. There was display of previous and completed projects at the meeting. Andrea said she would encourage people to apply if they had any new ideas about environment improvements. The closing date for applications would be the 9 November 2015 and decisions made at the community council meeting in January 2016.
For information contact Andrea Allen on 020 7525 0860 or email: