Sunday, January 26, 2003

Herne Hill Forum meeting 23rd January 2003.

Over 130 people attended with key topics being crime, Herne Hill Velodrome, Traffic and the environment and the new Herne Hill Traders Charter and Community Card.

As a result of demand at the meeting the Herne Hill Forum will be holding a special meeting dedicated to the issue of crime in the community and ways of solving it. Tessa Jowell has agreed to attend along with other key players from the authorities and local groups. Date and location to be decided.

The sub-committee on Traffic and the environment reported back on the issues that need addressing in the locality – namely the major problems of the junction, parking and safe pedestrian access to the park. It is only a matter of time before there is a major injury or fatality in the junction area. Good news was that Lambeth have now agreed to fund a new survey and design project on the junction and surrounding area. The previous survey and recommendations really did not come up with much that was suitable – now with the sub-committee driving the process we can ensure that local input is at the forefront of the design.

The development of the Herne Hill Velodrome is looking good. Full plans were discussed and a timetable given. Full funding has yet to be found but is well on the way.

Amanda launched the Herne Hill Traders Charter and Community Card scheme. This is aimed at getting local businesses to act responsibly in the community – to adhere to a set of standards that will encourage customers. Those businesses that meet the criteria will be able to display the Herne Hill Traders Charter mark on their windows. Customers will be encouraged to shop at these places rather than those who do not respect the local community. The aim is to target shops that leave out refuse in the street, park on the pavements, block short term parking bays or other similar practices. The Community Card will be a loyalty card for shoppers who shop in the places that have the Traders Charter mark. It will entitle them to special discounts on offers and services. At this stage the Traders Charter and Community Card scheme is in the embryonic stage. What it needs now is input from the community – ideas and suggestions as how best to achieve a better local business environment. Please, please e-mail in your thoughts and suggestions to: hernehillforum@mail.com.

Soap Box issues were: CPZ in Poets Corner – when will they be there? Lack of Public Toilets – Herne Hill one is always closed, withdrawal of financial support from the council to Herne Hill Forum, Traffic issues in the Rymer Street and Hurst Street areas.

There were also two report backs:
A J Bull campaign – major victory after many years for the residents to get the usage of the AJ Bull waste disposal site limited.

Lido – the three short listed bids are due in end of January. Major public meeting to be held on February 15th, 10.00 a.m. at Brixton Town Hall (thanks to Claire Whelan for offering the venue) to view and discuss the three proposals. This is the main time to give the steering group your views of what is the best bid for the Lido.

Next main Herne Hill Forum meeting will be 30th April – venue to be decided. As this meeting will be our AGM there will be the election of a new Chair or co-chairs, vice chair and secretary along with nominations for the committee. It is really important to get new faces on the team so even if you haven’t ever been involved in meetings or committees but feel that you want to do something to improve your neighbourhood then come along to the meeting and stand for election – your community needs you!

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