Minutes:
Lewisham Cyclists - Jane Davis and James Mewis from Lewisham Cyclists told the meeting that they represent Lewisham as part of the London Cycling Campaign. They have nearly 800 members in the borough, with about 70 of these in Perry Vale ward. They are a campaigning group and lobby both TfL and Lewisham Council to provide better facilities for cyclists. In addition they run a large range of cycling activities including rides for all ages and abilities, Dr Bike events, bicycle jumble sales at some local fairs, as well as offering advice on all aspects of cycling, including helping people sort out routes to work and school and buddy riding. They also loan bikes and can offer training in everyday cycling from an National Standards trained instructor. Lewisham Cyclists are very keen to expand this area of work and run more local rides and events in the local community to get more people cycling. London Cycling Campaign are currently running Space4Cycling, this began before the local elections and all the candidates were asked to support a measure to improve cycling in every ward across London. In Perry Vale this measure, drawn up at a public meeting in the Town Hall, focussed on one of the six themes from the campaign, aimed at creating Areas without Through Motor Traffic. As this involved a request to close some roads to motor traffic it proved difficult for the candidates to approve without a more measured inquiry.
It was agreed that Cllr John Paschoud will meet with James and the Lewisham Cycling Officer to discuss this further. For more information visit lewishamcyclists@gmail.com www.lewishamcyclists.co.uk twitter: @lewicyclists there is also a Facebook group Lewisham Cyclists
Blythe Vale - Palmela Witter stated that there is still an issue with cars mounting the bollards and with cars blocking buses outside the parade of shops on Vancouver Road. Cllr Wise stated that this will be looked at.
Water Leaks – Tim Lund reminded the assembly that water leaks should be reported to Thames Water as there have been quite a few recently and left unnoticed, a great deal of water can be lost.
Forest School – Hugh Dames stated that this takes place at Grow Mayow in Mayow Park every Monday from 10am – midday and is for 3-5 year olds.
LovePerryVale – Cllr Paschoud reminded the assembly to join LovePerryVale. This is a social network exclusively for people who live, work, learn or play in Perry Vale Ward. The main page is public, but you must register and sign-in if you want to join discussions, or post pictures or messages. It's meant to work with the Local Assembly, Police Safer Neighbourhood Panel and other ways of involving local people in having a say in what happens in their locality. Participation will be restricted to people who have a genuine connection with Perry Vale. For join visit LovePerryVale.org
Prize Draw – Cllr Wise thanked Brown and Green for donating 2 x B&G breakfasts to be consumed at the new B&G café at Mayow Park, the winner of this prize was Claudia Mark.