· Rebuilding The Greyhound
· Mural images for The Greyhound
· Lewisham borough wide Parking Review
· Community car boot sale – 2nd Sunday of the month
Sunday 9 September
Minutes:
The Greyhound – The Council is pursuing a criminal investigation against Purelake as the basement of this building was demolished without consent. A revised application from Purelake included two new self contained flats on the first floor was submitted, however, this application has now been withdrawn.
The deadline for submissions for the wall art to go on the rear wall of the Greyhound is 8 October, we are keen to see anything Sydenham related.
Responsible Retailers Agreement - As part of the Problem Solving Plan in Sydenham set up to tackle anti social behaviour, involving multi-agency partners, an agreement was drawn up and agreed by the Neighbourhood Community Safety Service (NCSS), Sydenham Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT), Lewisham Borough Business Against Crime (LBBAC), the Licensing Department and the Local Assemblies Team to help retailers in their awareness of rights as well as responsibilities in trading. Officers have visited all the off licences in Sydenham and traders have signed up to the Agreement. This is now being monitored.
Lewisham borough wide Parking Review – The Council is currently reviewing all parking within the borough. There is a survey available online at www.lewisham.gov.uk/parking until 28 September and there are some forms at the meeting. It is really important that people complete this as the new contract will soon be ready to go out.
Q How long is the contract for?
A Not sure, but certainly for a while
Community car boot sale – This will be taking place on the 2nd Sunday of the month and the next one is tomorrow from 10am – 1pm. It costs £6 for a seller and there is a 20p entrance fee for the public. This is run by Sydenham Community Radio.
Cllr Best told the Assembly that Streatham Farmers Market want to visit and asked for a show of hands to support this – the Assembly agreed.
Sydenham Arts Festival - Jonathan Kaufman told the Assembly that this year was the 4th Sydenham Arts Festival and it has been the best one ever with excellent attendances. We are now planning next year’s festival and we are looking for people to join our creative team. On the 19 September we have an exhibition at Kirkdale Bookshop.
Sydenham Community Library – Ilse told the Assembly that on the 15th September there is a Edible Gardens Open Day at Home Park. The library itself is now open longer hours and there are lots of new books and there is free IT training for over 60s.
Sydenhamtowncentre.com – Pen Else told the assembly that this new website for Sydenham is growing. It features news about local events, promotions, vacant units and even job vacancies.
All businesses based in SE26 can have a free alphabetic listing, but for just £20 per year they can advertise your business and be part of the traders forum.
Q Can you please tell us what is happening with the Miriam Lodge planning application?
A This is actually in Forest Hill, but is very close to Sydenham ward, it will be a hostel for the homeless. You need to challenge this and go to the local meeting
Q What about the St Clements Heights application
A I objected to this as it does not meet the percentage of affordable housing. There is also very short notice for the meeting