 Hello Bermondsey and Rotherhithe!
I have not communicated with you in a while, so my sincere apologies for that. It has been very busy with our last Community Council meeting on the 21 March focusing on the Community Infrastructure Levy and what you the local community would like to see the funds spent on and all the projects that were successful for funding for 2018/19 being officially notified. Some groups have already completed their project, like the Rotherhithe and Bermondsey Choral Society had their event on the 14th April, Soundcamp, that had their annual event over the first Bank Holiday in May and the Royal Wedding was in 19 May. There was also Mental Health Awareness week and Dementia Awareness week, the one year anniversary of the Grenfell fire and the one year anniversary for the Manchester bombing. I always say that May is the best month in the year - the only one with two Bank Holidays and my birthday!
It will also be the one year anniversary of the London Bridge attacks on the 3 June 2018 and there will be a special event marking that on Sunday
This is a resilient borough with great community spirit and Bermondsey and Rotherhithe is great.
Not forgetting the new GDPR privacy laws which are now in force so if you have any issues with how we use your data for Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Community Councils then please let me know.
The next Community Council Meeting will be on Monday 25th June. Further details to follow in the coming weeks. Hope to see you all there.
As usual, please feel free to contact me with any of your community events that you would like to promote.
HAPPY READING!
Bridget Galloway
Community Council Officer | Bermondsey and
Rotherhithe Community Council
Communities Division| Housing &
Modernisation Department
Southwark Council
160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Tel: 0207 525
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Hello all. I am Owen Pyle, the
police neighbourhood inspector for Southwark. I am responsible for leading
community policing within the borough and making sure that our teams are
focusing on the issues that you want them to deal with. I am trying to attend
all the local Community Council Meetings (CCMs); but I understand that not everyone can get to those, so I’ll
also try and provide regular updates in the newsletter.
At the most recent CCM(March 2018), I spoke
about the merger of the borough policing functions with Lambeth. This is due to
happen towards the end of 2018. This comes in the context of the Met Police
having to make further savings of £300 million, on top of the savings we’ve
already had to make since 2010. To reassure you – this will not affect
neighbourhood policing. Your local teams will remain untouched and will carry
on the good work they’re doing in your area. Response policing – ie, the
officers who respond to 999 calls – will also remain as they are.
As I write this, we are
preparing for the ward boundary changes that happen in May. We will have all
our staff in place and are recruiting 4 new PCs to the teams to cover the new
wards. The vast majority of ward officers are staying on their teams. Please
keep an eye on the Met Police website if you live in one of the new wards to
see who your team are:
A few good news stories from
your local teams and see photos attached:
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On Friday 23rd March 2018 South
Bermondsey executed a search warrant under the misuse of drugs act, at an
address on Abercorn Way SE1. One male was detained at the scene where a
quantity of cannabis and stolen property was recovered. This action was taken
in response to concerns and intelligence provided by local community.
Investigation is ongoing by PC Webster.
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On 15th February 2018 Surrey
Docks SNT conducted community sweeps of Durrants Wharf and Pearsons Park
Rotherhithe Street SE16. These activities were attended by local residents. One
knife was recovered.
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Riverside SNT are working in partnership
with Southwark Council, City of London Police, British Transport Police and
other agencies to facilitate a developing social movement with the tag line
“knives down, bikes up”. This is in response to concerns around anti-social
behaviour by large groups of bike riders.
For more information or to
contact your local teams, please visit www.met.police.uk
and type in your postcode.
 
British Land has entered into a Master Development Agreement with Southwark Council and submitted an outline planning application for the Canada Water Masterplan, one of London’s most significant development projects which will create a new urban centre for London.
The submission of a planning application follows four years of close collaboration between the council and British Land, and extensive consultation with the local community.
Alongside the overall Masterplan the planning submission also includes a detailed planning application for the project’s first three buildings, which include workspace, homes (of which 35 per cent will be affordable) and a new leisure centre.
These three buildings are part of a major first phase of the development covering a total of 1.8 million sq ft of mixed use space, comprising one million sq ft of workspace, 250,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space and 650 homes. Subject to planning approvals, construction of the first buildings will begin in spring 2019. The wider Masterplan is expected to deliver up to 3,000 new homes, two million sq ft of workspace and one million sq ft of retail, leisure, entertainment and community space including proposed health and social infrastructure, and educational uses for all ages.
Cllr Peter John, Leader of Southwark Council, said: “It is fantastic to see this project moving forward. British Land have done great work to consult and engage with local people and the resulting Masterplan will deliver what local people want to see, including a guaranteed 35% affordable housing split 70% social rent and 30% shared ownership in the first phase, new retail spaces and job opportunities, education and health facilities and a brand new leisure centre. In addition British Land, in conjunction with the council, has committed to a Social Regeneration Charter which will ensure that the lives of existing local residents will be improved by the project which we believe to be a first for a project such as this.
“People will be able to see the proposals and make further comments through the planning procedure, so there is still time to get involved and help create the future of Canada Water.”
The planning application must now be validated and will be published on the council’s website in the next week. The statutory consultation on the application by the council will start after this has been completed.
The 2018 South Bermondsey Big Local Champions event held on May 2018 was a wonderful event, as usual. A wide range of local community organisations that were in attendance showcasing all the great community work that is taking place on in the borough.
Photo below is courtesy of Val Taylor of the South Bermondsey Hub and includes from the left, myself, Leila Malki, ASCO TRA Chair; Chris Church, Local Trust Representative;
Saidat Oketunde ASCO TRA Secretary; Emilie Mendy, Director of Bizzie Bodies CIC and her guest.
    
As we approach the anniversary of the terrible attacks at London Bridge and Borough last June, Southwark Council, and Southwark Cathedral, in partnership with local and national agencies, would like to share local arrangements to sensitively remember all those who were lost and harmed, including the local community:
3pm – Service of Commemoration at Southwark Cathedral. This will be a private event, for bereaved families and victims, members of the local community, the emergency services, and all those who supported the emergency response and recovery during and following the attacks. The ceremony will include the lighting of candles by family members for each of those who died and one for all who were harmed, and the planting of an olive tree in the Cathedral grounds. The ‘Tree of Healing’ will be planted using compost made from flowers left on London Bridge after the attack and will be a permanent memorial to all those affected.
4.10pm – A procession from the Cathedral to Southwark Needle, the monument at the corner of London Bridge and Duke Street Hill to join the public (media access provided on request)
4.30pm – A national minute’s silence and speeches, followed by the laying of flowers
5pm – Close
The flowers laid at London Bridge will be left in situ for several days allowing local workers and passers-by to also pay their respects in the days following the anniversary.
The #LondonUnited ‘Book of Hope’ will be at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday 2 June and Sunday 3 June for members of the public and guests at the service to leave messages of hope and condolence. The digital book will then return to City Hall until Tuesday 19 June as part of the Mayor of London’s activity marking the anniversaries of the four terrorist attacks in London last year. This was agreed following consultation with the families who have lost loved ones, survivors, the Met police and emergency services, and the local authorities in the areas affected.
Cllr Peter John, Leader of Southwark Council, said: “The 3 June 2017 is a day that will forever be imprinted in the memories of all Southwark residents and of many other Londoners and friends from around the world whose lives tragically changed that night. The first anniversary is an emotional time for everyone involved, and we hope that all will find comfort and solace in the planned events, remembering those who were lost and also those who suffered both physical and psychological harm. But we must also be thankful for the heroism and commitment of many, many people who worked tirelessly in the hours, weeks and months that followed to support those affected, and help our borough and city to remain united in the face of such cowardice and brutality. I hope we can all stand together on 3 June to send a message to the world that we do not give in to terror, and evil will never win.”
The Dean of Southwark, The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, said: “It is a privilege to be able to host this service of commemoration on the first anniversary of the London Bridge attack. Having been at the heart of the events of that dreadful night it is right that the Cathedral is the focus for our remembering and prayers for healing and peace. We hope that the families of those who died, those who were injured and all who were in any way caught up in the horror will find the service a source of strength and hope. The 'Tree of Healing' which we will plant will remain as a constant reminder to us all of those who were harmed but also of the importance of our communities coming together to stand against violence in all its forms.”
Plans for a permanent memorial are being developed and will be shared later this year.
Victim Support, British Red Cross and NHS mental teams will be providing support on the day, and for anyone who wishes to seek support there are many services available. More support information is available on the Southwark Council website.
Veolia
Southwark, through our Recycling
Fund for Communities,
are once
again looking for local community projects to support, which focus on protecting the
environment and encouraging people to do the right thing with their waste.
In
addition, this year Southwark-based community projects that have a positive
impact on plastic waste could receive double the money, with the maximum pledge
increased from £1,000 to £2,000.
They are also
inviting
local community groups to the Recycling Fund Launch 2018
on 5th June. Attendees will be able to tour Veolia Southwark’s recycling facility to see
what happens to their plastics and other recyclables after collection.
See the full details below!
  
London Bubble warmly invites you to join us for:
Origins and Ripples
Thursday 7th June, 4.30 - 6pm
at Time & Talents 2, Surrey Quays shopping centre, Redriff Road, SE16 7LL
London Bubble brings
older adults, resident in Southwark sheltered housing accommodation, together
to create, laugh, connect and make new work based on their stories, lives and
interests.
We call these groups Creative Homes.
We hope you can join
us to see, hear and taste some of work they have created.
The afternoon will include a performance piece inspired by stories of rice,
sound art developed from domestic sounds and objects, movement choreography
and tales around themes of home.
https://mailchi.mp/092addb1400f/an-invitation-to-origins-and-ripples-thu-7-june-430pm?e=494de13f15
Dear All
Small (up to £500) & Large (up to £2,000) grants are available
for events for Southwark residents that celebrate this year’s Black
History Month, see the link below for more information
www.southwark.gov.uk/bhm2018
Please
read the guidance notes completely before completing this application form. The
guidance notes will provide details on how your application will be assessed. Apologies if you have been sent this reminder
twice.
Please share with any other organisations that might be interested in
applying.
The
closing date for completed applications is Monday
11 June 9am.
Please click on the link below to see all the fantastic offers available around the borough for arts, events and entertainment! Sign up for your Southwark Presents card and start enjoying all the benefits it has to offer! Also sign up for the newsletter if you would like to keep up-to-date with what great events are happening in the borough!
Here are a few:
The Two Noble Kinsmen at Shakespeare's Globe
25 May to 30 June 2018
Promising to be a riotous production full of merry May Day capers, beautiful folk music and contemporary Morris dancing in the glorious open-air Globe Theatre. Two fantastic discounts are on offer - 2-for-1 standing tickets (making it just £2.50 each!) and best available seated tickets for £20. Discounts available for all performances up to 11 June 2018 inclusive. See full details of how to claim the offers on the Southwark Presents website.
Guided walks with CoolTan Arts - Cooltan Arts provide
refreshing, fun and lively alternatives to the traditional pedestrian tour.
What better way to get some fresh air and discover your borough? Get 1/3 off
all guided walks until the end of June 2018– use promo code PRESENTS if booking online.
Charlie Chaplin Guided Walk Tuesday 12 June
2018, 6pm to 8pm
The changing landscape of Walworth through the lens of Charlie Chaplin’s
extraordinary childhood. This walk navigates the streets around the Elephant
delving into the hidden childhood stories of South London’s greatest cinema
star.
Thameside Tales: The Bermondsey Story Walk
Saturday 23 June 2018 11am to 1pm
Explore South London’s old wharf dockland through the childhood memories of
Bermondsey’s most famous boys – Michael Caine & Tommy Steele. Their early
days growing up in North Southwark saw World War Two bringing destruction to
the area. Explore the river, its people, and the history of Thameside
manufacturing.
Special discount on
rides at Burgess Park Fair
Spend £10 at the token booth
at Burgess Park Funfair and get £20 worth of ride tokens. Present your
Southwark Presents Card at a George Irvin booth to unlock this offer. (Cannot
be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
Get Involved
Perform with
Extraordinary Bodies
Award-winning
circus company, Extraordinary
Bodies are
offering a unique and exciting opportunity to perform with them in their latest
groundbreaking and fully accessible show, What am I
Worth?
Extraordinary Bodies create bold, radical and joyous performance
which increases national awareness of the integration of D/deaf, disabled and
non-disabled artists working equally together. They are looking for quick
learners with good listening skills and stamina of the mind and soul to learn a
floor based movement sequence and create their own celebration scene alongside
a diverse range of people. Conventional physical fitness and previous
performance experience are not necessary.
Participants will need to be available all day for rehearsals
from 8 to 11 August 2018. The final performances will be on Friday 10
and Saturday 11 August at the National Theatre. For more information and to
get involved email Eilis Davis: eilis@diversecity.org.uk.
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/the-southwark-presents-card?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/about-southwark-presents
Please see the link below to see the latest news from the Exchange Theatre!
https://mailchi.mp/exchangetheatre/break-of-noon-casting-and-announcement-of-the-11th-edition-of-the-exchange-festival?e=d4ef4348b2
 Information sessions
If you've ever thought about fostering and wondered what the process was, you're very welcome to come to one of our friendly information sessions.
You'll hear all about how fostering helps young people and can talk to experienced foster carers as well as our great support staff. You can learn about what is needed to become a foster carer from our social workers.
These sessions last for about an hour and a half and will give you a good insight into what it's like to be a foster carer for Southwark. We ask that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start of the session so we can register you and you can have a cup of tea or coffee beforehand. There will be a chance to ask questions.
To reserve a place, contact fostering@southwark.gov.uk.
Next sessions:
Fostering information meetings - second Tuesday of every month.
- Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16 7AR, 5.30pm to 7pm (location for all meetings other than 8 June 2018)
Dates and locations for 2018:
- Friday 8 June 2018, Surrey Quays shopping Centre, Redriff Road, SE16 7LL at 9.30am to 4pm
- Tuesday 12 June 2018, Room 2
- Tuesday 10 July 2018, Room 2
- Tuesday 14 August 2018, Room 2
- Tuesday 11 September 2018, Room 2
- Tuesday 9 October 2018, Room 2
- Tuesday 13 November 2018, Room 2
- Tuesday 11 December 2018, Room 2
Drop in sessions
Our informal drop in sessions are for those wishing to have an informal chat about any aspect of adoption or fostering. Come along for a cup of coffee and a chat with Jane on any of the days:
- every Monday, 5pm to 7pm, at Domali, 38 Westow Street, SE19 3AH
- every Thursday, 9am to 11am at Andersons, 139 Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4DH
We're holding a drop in session at Southwark Cathedral Café, SE1 9DA (close to London Bridge Station) on:
- 19 June 2018, 9am to 11am
For further details on fostering in Southwark please click on the link below:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/childcare-and-parenting/fostering
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