On 4 February, I chaired Crofton Park Assembly meeting which heard updates from the projects funded by the Assembly. Darren Taylor, Chief Executive of ECO computers led a consultation on future plans for the Crofton Park Community Library, including establishing a café, a floor plan that provides space for a number of community activities. Darren was applauded for his ideas. The Assembly contributed £15,000 from its grans fund to contribute towards the set up costs for the refurbishment. We also heard plans for establishing a Youth Assembly and planning for this year’s Crofton Park Carnival.
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Cllr Addison and myself attended the Youth Assembly hosted by Prendergast Ladywell Fields. All the primary schools in Crofton Park Ward attended and drew up ideas for spending the funds they received from Crofton Park Assembly. It was good to see that all the ideas included the library to varying degrees and will enhance the use of the library by young people. The winning ideas came from Brockley Primary School but proposals are being drawn up for implementation, which include similar ideas from the other schools.
On 28-29 January Lewisham commemorated Holocaust Memorial weekend. On 28 January a multi-faith service took place at The Catford and Bromley Synagogue. With participants from various faith leaders across the borough and a moving drama performance from Bonus Pastor School. The theme this year was 'Speak Up, Speak Out' and people who have been brave enough to do this were remembered through readings such as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Pastor Martin Niemoller, Peneltrium (from Poland), Janus Ckorezak. On Sunday 29 January, Lewisham primary schools, including St William of York school, gave a very moving performance in the Broadway Theatre which was attended by 500 people. They did not shy away from the difficult subject but managed to make it a spiritually uplifting experience. As Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Committee, I would urge to look out for these free events next year.
Cllrs Addison Morrison will continue to hold their regular surgery at Crofton Park Library SE4 2AG from 10 to 11am on the third Saturday of each month. However the Thursday evening surgery at the Ackroyd Centre has been cancelled due to lack of take up. Instead surgeries will now take place on the second Saturday of the month at the Try Tapas, Honor Oak Park SE23 1DZ from 12 noon to 1pm.
Street surgeries A street surgery is held each month in Crofton Park. The Ward’s Labour councillors aim to cover every street in the Ward between now and May 2014. Cllrs Morrison and Addison are pleased to be able to tell you that the planning application for the proposed development at 437-439 Brockley Road has been turned down under officer delegated authority.
Cllr Morrison says: 'The applicant has leave to appeal but at this stage local residents can feel reassured that we have represented their concerns to the planning department.' I had the pleasure of meeting Ken Livingstone, Val Shawcross and Len Duvall as part of Ken’s campaigning day in Lewisham. During a round table discussion, the issues of fares and housing were identified as key priorities. Cllr Morrison Photo: Cllr Pauline Morrison meets Ken Livingstone and Len Duvall. Lewisham adopted the 1475 Squadron of the ATC and held a large reception at Hollyhedge House, Blackheath. Although the squadron is now based in Southwark (about 100 yards over the Lewisham Borough boundary) they have led our Remembrance Service Parade for many years. Cllr Morrison gave a speech to 400 people commending the adoption. Wednesday night’s Assembly allocated £10,000 of funds to community groups and endorsed the ring-fenced money to be spent on Crofton Park Library, Youth Services and Street Scene. The funding allocation is as follows:
£ Project 1,480 Elder Persons Support Project 1,500 Dalmain Community Project (Pen) 1,000 Blythe Hill Festival 2012 1,515 Brockley Max Festival 835 Honor Oak Station planters 1,900 Take Flight Theatre School 1,770 Ackroyd volunteers The Lewisham News Shopper reports on Cllr Morrison's free employment advice service at Crofton Park Library.
Councillor Pauline Morrison is to provide an employment service in Crofton Park Community Library. Cllr Morrison, one of the leaders of the Save Crofton Park Library Campaign said: 'I volunteer in the Library twice a week and thought that this was agood use of my time and experience in this time of high unemployment. I will be happy to help local people with their CV, job search, interview skills and any other support in their search for a job. The service will be free but a donation to the library would be appreciated.'
For more information please contact Councillor Pauline Morrison, 020 8244 5315. Email: [email protected] |
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