Saturday, September 29, 2007

WINDMILL ALLOTMENTS

Windmill    Allotments
 
Meeting  4th October 7pm
at Clapham Youh  project
61 Lyham RoadSW2
to  discuss   the future  use  of  the allotment site
Allotments  or school playing fields
Clrs Sally Prentice and Lib Peckwill  discuss  the options.
The Land is  owned byan Australian  Bankand they propose  to  sell thesite. 
contact  hsharrock@aol.com
windmillallotments.org.uk
 
 

Friday, September 28, 2007

TSOLO

TSOLO  APPLICATION  GRANTED.
 
Today's meeting  of  the Southwark Licensing Committee granted an extension
of use  of the club  at 49 Norwood Road till  4am
no admission  or  readmission  after 1 am.(conditions subject to confirmation on Southwark's Licensing website

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Mufy's License Variation Refused

MUFY'S  BAR  AND RESTAURANT   113   DULWICH  ROAD
LATE LICENCE APPLICATION  REFUSED   DUE  TO  RECENT INFRINGEMENTS 
 
An Application to extend hours  from 00.30 has   been  turned down  due recent after hours
operation  and noise issues.See minutes for full report.
 
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.asp?CId=116&MId=5846&Ver=4

Monday, September 24, 2007

CROSSRIVER TRAMS

TORIES SLAM CROSS RIVER TRANSIT PROJECT
 
Mayor Livingstone decides to split  the Camden  to Peckham  and  Brixton
Tram  project into  two.
Problems  inter alia  come from a onservative  Borough at he end of the Northern Line
and GlA member.  No
 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2930

Saturday, September 22, 2007

LICENSING ACT- A SOCIAL CATASTROPHE

25%  RISE IN  VIOLENT  CRIME BETWEEN  3AM AND 6AM IN YEAR FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION  OF THE NEW LICENSING ACT 
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE PREDICTED  CAFE  SOCIETY
 
WHY  WERE THESE FIGURES NOT PUBLISHED IN JULY?
WHY  HAS  IT TAKEN  THE FREEDOM  OF INFORMATION ACT TO  GET  THEM   PUBLISHED ?
WHERE IS LAMBETH'S  REVIEW OF THE IMPACT  OF  THIS  ACT
ON COMMUNITIES
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=482772&in_page_id=1770

Friday, September 21, 2007

LIVING STREETS SUPPORTS HERNE HILL JUNCTION

London Living Streets statement on proposed improvements for Herne Hill  Junction
 
 
CREATING BETTER STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES FOR EVERYONE

London Living Streets support the proposed improvements for the Herne
Hill junction. The current provision for pedestrians, is very poor.
Situated as it is near the station, the park and local shops, with lots
of pedestrian movement, it certainly is a junction that deserves to be
improved.  London Living Streets is progressing a campaign calling for
action at junctions exactly like this one, where green men are missing,
where people cannot safely and conveniently cross the road.  We are
developing a list of priority junctions for action.  This junction, in
its current state, would certainly be among them.

London Living Streets recently visited the junction and met a leading
member of the Herne Hill Forum and an engineer who is the scheme
project manager from Lambeth who talked us through the scheme at great length.
London Living Streets is most impressed with the overall design
elements and are positive that the scheme will bring a net benefit to all users,
particularly to pedestrians.  The provision of protected crossings is
most welcome.  The improved access to local amenities including the
park
and the shops in Railton Road will undoubtedly improve pedestrian
amenity.  We anticipate that the proposed closure of Railton Road will
improve the experience of using the shops and services on Railton Road
and indeed help to safeguard their future.

The very fact that this scheme has been championed and developed so
actively by the local community is to be applauded.  Living Streets
recognises the approach that has been taken by local stakeholders and
praises the community engagement and activity that has enabled this
scheme to progress to the detailed design stage.

Whilst London Living Streets is concerned by the impact that motor
vehicles, particularly private motor vehicles, have on walking and
spending time in the public realm in London, we are mindful that
improvements can only be delivered incrementally.  As such London
Living
Streets fully support this scheme.


Simon Barnett   21.09.07
Team Leader & Walkability Officer
Living Streets
31-33 Bondway, London, SW8 1SJ
tel:           020 7820 1010
email:     simon.barnett@livingstreets.org.uk
<mailto:simon.barnett@livingstreets.org.uk>
web:       www.livingstreets.org.uk <http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/>

Creating better streets and public spaces for everyone .

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

ARCHIVESOPENDAY

HELP PROMOTE HERNE HILL LAMBETH  ARCHIVES OPEN  DAY 6TH  OCTOBER

Lambeth Archives Open Day is Saturday 6 October at Minet Library, 52 Knatchbull Road.  Volunteers are urgently needed to help on the Society's stall.  This is one of the key events of the year: a chance to display our wares, tell people about Herne Hill, sell publications and recruit new members.  It is particularly important to keep our profile high; but we can do so only with your help.  We have people to set up and cover until 11.30.  We then need two members from 11.30 - 1.30 and a further two from 1.30 - 3.30.  The final shift and packing up, 3.30 - 5.30, is covered.  If you can help, please let Jeff know on doornjeffrey@hotmail.com, stating which period you are available.
In addition to local societies' stalls there is a programme of talks, exhibitions and displays, children's activities, refreshments, archives and family history help; so there's plenty of interest when you're not 'on duty'.  The theme is "Having a field day: Sport in Lambeth".  So be a sport and join the HHS team.  Your place on the rota will be confirmed by the end of September. 


 
 
Paul Reynolds
Secretary  Herne Hill Forum  
www.hernehillforum.blogspot.com
 

0845/0870LINES

DO  YOU NEED TOV USE  0845 0870 LINES......  SEEMS THERE  IS A FREE  ALTERNATIVE.
 
Recevied fromr  local  resident.
 
I am sending this round to everyone I know as I have been told by a friend that we do not need to use 0845 or 0870 numbers anymore.  There is a web site www.saynoto0870.com if you search for a certain company you will be given various free phone numbers of ordinary land line numbers.  It is a big con that companies use 0870 or 0845 they actually get some of the cost of these calls back.  Last year the Pensions people, using an 0870 number, made over £260,000 on the line used for poorer people trying to get benefits.  0870 numbers cost more than 0845, and there is a petition  on this web site as there are a number of GPs now using these premium numbers, which I think is totally out of order.
 
Hope this helps.
 

Monday, September 17, 2007

EXTENDED EARLY SWIM

  IT IS A   SWIM BONUS  AT THE LIDO  FOR  THE EARLY  MORNING SWIMMER.
 
 
Brockwell Lido----new facilities open----pool still open for early morning swimming
The pool at Brockwell Lido was scheduled to close on Sunday 16th September but in response to requests from users will now remain open (for early morning swimming only)  7am to 10 am Monday to Friday until September 28th.

The new fitness area, spa, sauna and steam room are now open .  Yoga, meditation and Whippersnappers children's workshops have moved into the newly refurbished studios. 


Saturday, September 15, 2007

IMPACT OF 2003 LICENSING ACT

Conservatives respond to Lambeth's licensing policy review

From Cllr Clare Whelan, Licensing Spokesperson, on behalf of the Lambeth Conservative Group:

"Firstly we would like to comment on the review process itself. The way the consultation is being undertaken in our view represents a missed opportunity. It would have been more helpful to have reviewed the operation of the policy to date and then to outline what changes are proposed to it, rather than simply issue a new draft.

"We realise the current licensing legislation is flawed, but are concerned that Lambeth residents are not being properly protected from late night opening of some premises, which in some areas appears to have got out of hand. We are keen that the draft is reviewed with this in mind, drawing on best practice in other parts of the country
 
where different approaches have been taken. We are still, unfortunately, despite the new guidance, restricted as ward councillors in how we can make sure our residents' views are properly represented, particularly where they are reluctant, for understandable reasons to come forward themselves. We should urge that it is made as easy as possible for legitimate representations to be made. More input from the police should be encouraged. The police rarely put in objections even where it seems likely that the police have a record of continual problems associated with individual premises. (This was a problem with the previous system as well.) We also consider that a further paragraph should be inserted about ensuring that premises have adequate arrangements for ensuring that smokers outside the building do not disturb residents by creating an additional disturbance in the street over and above the ordinary constraints of the premises.

"We are conscious that in some parts of the borough there already appears to be an intolerable concentration of licensed promises and are concerned that according to the statement there appears still to be no evidence of this. We are not sure why not. Are the police not collecting evidence? Is Lambeth not collecting evidence? St. Thomas' Hospital has, I understand, detailed evidence on the increase in alcohol related A&E admissions. Can this not be be considered? We are keen to ensure that statistics are collected in such a form that, should a decision be considered to introduce a saturation zone, the required information to back this up as required by the legislation is available. We also consider that greater consideration should be given to working with neighbouring boroughs, particular where a town centre effective straddles more than one borough, for example Herne Hill, and Crystal Palace where four boroughs come together.

"We would also urge the Council to use its political contacts to lobby at the highest level for the Licensing Act to be revised once again to iron out the flaws and ensure that residents are properly protected, including the means to capitalise on the local knowledge of councillors and demanding that the previously rejected suggestions of the Select Committee are reconsidered as part of the review and are subjected to reasoned analysis instead of being dismissed out of hand."



Thanks to Clr Clare Whelan one of 9 councillors covering Herne Hill for supporting the Herne Hill Forum's campaign for a review of the impact of the 2003 Licensing Act
on the Community.

PLEASE NOTE THE INFORMATION ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THIS ARTICLE RELATED TO OTHER MATTERS COULD NOT BE EDITED OUT IT IS NOT THE FORUM'S INTENTION TO
PROMOTE ANYSPECIFIC POLITICAL PARTY. ....BY THEIR DEEDS YE SHALL KNOW THEM

LIDO FITNESS CENTRE OPENS

Brockwell Lido opens new Fitness and Wellbeing Centre

Brockwell Lido
The new Fitness and Wellbeing Centre opens at Brockwell Lido on Monday 17 September following a year of building work to extend the original art deco building. The centre has been designed to include a 100 station gym with the latest equipment, a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and studios.
The opening of the centre marks the second stage in the revamp of Brockwell Lido, which has been undergoing substantial refurbishment work as part of a £3 million improvement plan since Lambeth Council appointed Fusion Leisure to manager the facility. Renovation of the Lido buildings and the pool surrounds was completed earlier this year, restoring it back to its 1930s former glory.
Fitness centreThe interior has been designed to make the most of the centre's location in Brockwell Park and next to the Lido. Set out as a series of interlinked spaces the framed glimpses of the Lido pool and the park make it an oasis of calm.
The gym is laid out to provide individual pockets of privacy for people who are new to training and allows private individual attention from the instructors.
The studios were designed for both contemplative classes and high energy aerobics, and a programme of yoga, pilates and tai chi is available. The spa is the ultimate relaxation experience and is designed to indulge, allowing people to dwell between each cabin and be massaged from head to toe by therapeutic neck and body jets in the hydrotherapy pool.
Fitness centreThe new facilities are open to membership or day users and will provide both an income stream to support the 14 week Lido season and a sustainable future for the pool. Founder members joining in September will be able to take advantage of a no joining fee offer and a free gym bag.*
The Fitness and Wellbeing Centre opens Monday 17 September but preview tours will be available Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September as part of Open House weekend.
For more information visit our Brockwell Lido page or visit www.brockwell-lido.com

Thursday, September 13, 2007

BON BONNIE

BON BONNIE NIGHT CLUB  SITE 119 NORWOOD ROAD
CORNER WITH ROSENDALE ROAD
TRANSFORMATION  OF  GRADE 11 LISTED  LODGE
DETAILS  BELOW.
 
 
http://www.atozhomesltd.co.uk/norwood/index.htm

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

EDUCATION

Good news for further education in Lambeth

11 September 2007
Lambeth Council last night agreed ambitious new plans to extend further education to all its secondary schools with the establishment of sixth forms in Norwood and Lilian Baylis schools.
The Cabinet agreed to proposals to establish 100 place sixth forms at each school. The decision forms part of Lambeth's £220 million Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
Prior to this decision, Norwood and Lilian Baylis schools were the only two Lambeth mainstream secondary schools without sixth form provision on site and with no proposals to provide sixth form provision in the near future.
Councillor Sally Prentice, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: "It is amazing that just ten years ago post-16 education provision was virtually non-existent in Lambeth. Now we will have a sixth form in every secondary school."
Latest figures show that the proportion of young people aged 16-18 in education, employment or training (EET) in Lambeth is 83.3 percent compared to 77.8 percent at the same time last year.
Sixth form places will be available at Norwood from September 2008 and at Lilian Baylis from September 2009.
In the same meeting, Cabinet looked at a series of measures to plan ahead for primary school places in Lambeth over the next decade. A possible need for more primary school places in the borough has been projected by the GLA.
The council agreed to the creation of a Primary Places Board which will set out a strategic and overarching approach to primary school place planning in the borough, and will oversee the development of a ten year strategy.
In July this year cabinet agreed to the acquisition of a building adjacent to Stockwell Primary, classified by Ofsted as an 'outstanding' school, which will be used to expand provision in the Brixton town centre.
The council is also looking at the potential to expand its primary school provision elsewhere in the borough.
Sally Prentice said: "We are aware of the potential of this problem in coming years and are determined to put in place a balanced and well thought out response that will ensure access to good primary school education for all our children for years to come."
 
FROM LAMBETH'S  WEBSITE

Monday, September 10, 2007

LIDO OPEN HOUSE

LIDO OPEN HOUSE
 
The wonderful refurbished Lido  is  open ( free  of charge) to visitors on   Saturday  15th Sept 10am-5pm as part  of the architectural OPEN  HOUSE weekend .
Escorted  tours  of up to 8 people at a time    Last tour  4pm.
Exhibition by Brockwell  Lido  Users  and  sale of   Out of the Blue  by Peter  Bradley.
Refreshments  available  Swimming at  usual prices.
Information  about the new  fitness  facilities available

Friday, September 07, 2007

NORWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

NORWOOD  ROAD  PARADE BID FOR   IMPROVEMENTS  UNDER SOUTHWARK  COUNCIL'S CAPITAL INVESTMENT  PROGRAMME
 
Councillors will consider three bids this  Monday at the  Dulwich  Community  Council .Norwood  is listed as the highest priority.  This   follows a recent presentation  by local  traders  
 
 
 
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_29328.pdf

BLAIR MAULED

JEAN CHARLES DE MENEZES 
 
 I attended  a meeting  of the Metropolitain Police Authority  where  they  met to consider
inter  alia   thereport into an aspect of the handling of the manageent of inforation of thel killing of Jean Charles de Menezes.
There was sustained  3 hour criticism of the  handling of the affair which reflects on widerpolicing management .
The main   IPCC  enquiry  is on  hold  until   after  the Health and Safety  prosectution which is scheduled   for Novemeber.
There are  many questions  needing resolution  not least why if  this  man  was considered to be a suiicide  bomber  he was followed   all  the way  from Tuls Hill and then shot  in
the tube carriage  the  place likely to cause  most damage  and death  should he he have been packed with explosives
 
 
STOCKWELL  2   REPORT COMMISSIONER LAMBASTED FROM ALL SIDES
AT MPA  MEETING.
 
 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/menezes/story/0,,2164128,00.html
 
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/09/07/nmet107.xml

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Bus consultation P4

P4 BUS SERVICE  CONTRACT  REVIEW
 
London  Buses   proposeto   extend the contract on this service  for another  two years  without any changes to the  current  service.
 
Please  let ehave any  comments by 1st October.
 
hernehillforum@btinternet.com

SANTA CLAUS

HERNE   HILL SOCIETY  12th   SEPT.
 
Members and friends are welcome to attend our forthcoming meeting at
 
HERNE HILL UNITED CHURCH HALL
 
'MY LIFE IN SHOW BUSINESS, PART 2 - THE SANTA YEARS' by Robert Holden
 
Doors open at 7.30pm and the talk will begin at 7.45pm
 
 

Monday, September 03, 2007

FRESHVIEW

FRESHVIEW CLEAN UP. 13TH SEPTEMBER  07
 
Operation Freshview last came to Herne Hill ward in April this year where the council and its partner organisations worked on cleaning up the area. In the course of the day, the following actions were taken:
 
     – bulky waste collected, grafitti removed abandoned/untaxed vehicles removed and increased caretaker presence
 
There were also specific issues raised by residents that were addressed by Operation Freshview including particular areas where there had been a build up of rubbish or where drugs paraphernalia had been left
 
We would really like your feedback on where to focus our efforts this time round. Please see enclosed map for the area to be covered.
 
If you have time to return the email to freshview@lambeth.gov.uk and answer the following questions, we would be very grateful. Please also come and see us on Thursday 13 September in Brockwell Park (near the main entrance), between 8am and 4pm. We will be giving out 'stubbie' pouches for collecting cigarette butts, personal alarms and information about our different services. We will also be collecting any bulky items of rubbish left out for collection in front of dwellings in specific streets as well as carrying out several other cleaning, tidying and improvement activities.
 
Are there any particular areas where rubbish or abandoned cars have built up that you think need removing? (Please state whether this is on an estate or a public area)
 
 
Are there any premises where you think that Trading Standards or Environmental Health Officers should investigate (Trading Standards enforce a wide range of laws, including product safety, weights and measures, food labelling, credit, product counterfeiting and fair trading.)
 
 
Are there any areas of parking related problems that Parking Attendants should look into?
 
 
Are there any areas where there is graffiti or fly posting that needs removing?
 
 
Are there any areas where you have noticed anti-social behaviour which needs tackling?
 
 
Finally, do you or anyone you know want a free home fire safety visit from the London Fire Brigade? This could involve them fitting a free smoke alarm if needed. Please call the Fire Service on 08000 28 24 28 to arrange a visit or respond to this email
 
 
PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL ON TO ANYBODY ELSE YOU KNOW IN THE AREA
 
 
All your personal details will be kept private and confidential and will not be used for any other purpose than identifying issues in your local area. Please accept my apologies if you have already received this email via the Herne Hill Forum.
 
Many thanks
 
 
Liz Cloud
Senior Market Research and Consultation Officer
Environment, Culture and Community Safety
London Borough of Lambeth
phone:  020 7926 0145
fax: 020 7926 2486
e-mail: lcloud@lambeth.gov.uk
website: http://www.lambeth.gov.uk

Saturday, September 01, 2007

STREET DISORDER

STREET  DISORDSER RAILTON ROAD  VICINITY OF ESCAPE BAR  2.30AM SATURDAY  1ST SEPTEMBER.
 
 
We can now report the third outbreak of fighting   by groups of men  for the third weekend within a month.  It is unclear whether the police were called but the 
Safer Neighbourhood team have been advised .

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