James Barber

Attached is the relevant section of the Fusion manual about lost property.

Hi rosiege, I've just been told that number of classes is to rise from 1 April from 63 classes per week to 80 pw. BUT concerns about classes being overcrowded so the numbers in classes will slightly reduce to ensure they have great classes. So overall an increase in places. Later next week all the classes will appear on the internet - please take a look and give me your feedback. I've asked that Fusion/Southwark consider a furter increase in classes beyond this increase in class numbers and I've also asked for confirmation of the total number of places. rosiege Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dear James (or anyone!) > > I hope this is the right place for this enquiry. > Re. Exercise classes at East Dulwich Leisure > Centre.... > > I was about to buy a leisure access card, having > worked out that it was just about affordable and > not being able to afford full membership, when I > found that booking is now not allowed unless you > are a full member. This seems to be because > classes are so oversubscribed. I have tried > turning up in my gear and hoping for a place, or > being put on the waiting list, but this has not > worked. > > I am so frustrated at not being able to book > exercise classes, as these are the only vaguely > affordable ones in the area that suit me. I am > only free to do pilates or similar once or twice a > week so it wouldn't be worth becoming a proper > member, but I do miss my exercise! I'm also not > sure why they are still trying to encourage people > to become members when classes are obviously so > full. > > is there anything that can be done - > expansion/more staff? more classes? another > leisure centre for the are?? > > I'd be grateful if anyone has any ideas of > alternative affordable classes in the area. > > thanks, > Victoria

Latest update on new Lordship Lane crossings: Site 1 (Lordship Lane / East Dulwich Grove) is now fully complete and was commissioned for use at 9:30am yesterday. I am pleased to inform you that the facility is working well and is already heavily used by pedestrians. The operation of the signals is also assisting with local traffic management by assisting vehicles turning in and out of East Dulwich Grove whilst the lights are red to general traffic on Lordship Lane. Site 2 (Outside the Supermarket) has been constructed (including all civils works, footway buildout, carriageway table, antiskid surfacing and paving). Unfortunately we are still waiting for BT to disconnect the existing telephone box outside the supermarket, which is in line with the western crossing location. We have requested a detailed response from BT as to why there has been a delay in disconnecting the power supply to the box when their planning application and agreement to proceed with the scheme was granted in September last year. We anticipate that we will have a confirmed date by the end of the week and TfL are on standby to install the signal equipment once this date has been confirmed. Edited to add that BT phone box will be removed 30 March i.e next Friday. Once the telephone box has been disconnected and removed, then it will take approximately 5 days to install and commission the new signals. I will keep you updated accordingly. The new parking bays are currently being installed, with line marking and sign post implementation to be completed by the 30th March.

Hi FatherJack, Today I finally found out how many secondary school applications did not receive any school allocation. Not just your friends family but 20 families in total didn't receive a school allocation. Shocking. So a HUGE thank you for bringing this to my attention. After various assurance I was mad and this was impossible council officials think they know what went wrong and then found 19 other families apart from your friends. All were offered places on Friday. So the revised figures should look like: * All Southwark secondary school applicants have been offered a place for September 2012 * Total of 2,456 applications were received, 65 less applicants than last year * 1,362 (55.4%) received a first preference school a 2.9% increase on last year's figures 1,322 (52.5%) * 2,213 (90.1%) received one of their preferences - 1.3% increase on last year * 195 (7.9%) families without a preference and offered an alternative school fewer than last year - 243 (9.6%) * 20 (0.8% ) families offered no places or an alternative school. * The number of online applications has remained at the same level as last year

Hi roseiege, The renovated centre is much more popular now and your experiencing the down side of that. But I'd imagine extending the hours when classes run would really help. I'll ask how we can make this happen. edited to correct appalling spelling from typing with iPad on a train.

If you are being attacked and use your car to defend yourself then it's clearly self defence. Let's hope Lewisham Police catch these guys.

Southwark Cuncil has just over 100 CCTV cameras. Obviously they're largely where crime is significantly higher than East Dulwich. Very occassionally covert CCTV will used underRIPA powers but again this would be for serious incidences of crime. The fixed CCTV Southwark has is going to mortised asits ancient and mostly can't be used evidentially. If anyone wants more tails please email me.

Hi Charliemcveigh, Hope the new business venture goes well. Keen to support your application for reduced licensing hours- keen you also reduce the Thursday night opening to be 10am-midnight as well as its a 'school' night. Hi Coach Beth, Last Wednesday night we allocated some of our precious Cleaner, Greener, Safer capital funding to Goose Green School. You'll find local businesses are very generous especially considering how tough trading is currently but they do get a lot of requests for help. Look forward to your email.

Another possible solution is to use the devolved highways budget from TfL to Southwark - its several millions a year. Nothing I can see stops Southwark deciding to subsidise 63 being extended for a trial period of say 2 or 3 years and using that devolved budget. Using devolved budget might incentivise Southwark to promote the extension so that by the end of the trial period it is self funding OR Southwark could suggest to TfL curtailing a route and reducing the subsidy another route receives to promote no.63 extension.

The government Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced a new cycle hub at Peckham Rye station as part of the full refurb of the station. "Peckham Rye station: is getting a full make-over. A new cycle hub will be created under the disused arches to the east of the station. This will house a cycle repair shop where commuters can also purchase cycling equipment and hire bikes. All bicycles will be protected by CCTV cameras." Of the ?400,000 cost ?300,00 will come from the government and ?100,000 from Transport for London and Southwark Council. This scheme should make it a lot easier for ED residents to cycle to this relatively local station, securely park their bicycle and then hop on a train. I'm a tad concerned that this cycle hub wont be close enough to the station entrance. Research shwos that cyclsits don't like walking and wont walk very far from cycle parking. Also, we don't know the fees yet for cycle parking.

I've finally some feedback from head officer: " 1. Showers The shower water temperatures are currently being reviewed to ensure that they remain at a suitable temperature all the time. There is a problem with the time it takes for the water to re-heat when there has been high usage. A temporary measure has been put in, which allows the showers to stay hotter for longer but a long term permanent solution is being investigated. 2. Seating The seating has been removed from the changing areas to prevent any injury to customers as the fixings have been found to not be secure in some areas. Some of the seats have been removed as a precaution and work is now being done to determine the cause and solution. We are working hard to resolve this issue and will put the benches back as soon as possible. 3. Lost property Fusion has a lost property system which during a recent audit was highly scored. I am happy to arrange for a copy of the policy to be sent to you if you would find that helpful. All staff including cleaning and maintenance contractors receive comprehensive induction training which incorporates all Fusion policies, including the lost property policy. The lost property policy has been re-iterated to them all. 4. Lane swimming During the lane swimming participants are encouraged to use the lane appropriate to their ability and speed. We have spoken to the centre?s management team and they will ensure that the lifeguard team are reminded of their responsibilities and ensure full control at these sessions. Fusion carries out weekly lifeguard update training and centre managers will ensure that this is included. " I've asked what the timescales for all these things are.

Hi peeps, I'll ask if the motorbike parking can be moved somewhere open all week but in a similar position. If you email me about the Corn Exchange idea I'll try putting you in touch with like minded locals and see if the concept can be taken forward. In the mean time you might like to get in touch with Ed and Edwarehouse. Suspect what you're describing would work/appeal to him.

The Southwark Noise team is a local council service. The Labour led Southwark council cut the service with effect April 2011. They would say it was a hard choice to cut this service but necessary due to central government funding cuts. Others would say they could have made other choices and central government cuts are result of the past Labour govt getting the country into such a pickle. Whatever the reason pretty grim for you Cityjules. Hope it didn't last long. Call the Police non emergency number in such circumstance - 101.

Hi FatherJack, Have made contact and trying to help this family. Council officers have agreed they weren't offered a place. So I've asked what will happen for this family. What is being done to search for others that mgiht have been missed and when will a revised press release be issued which might encourage other families to come forward who havent been offered a place.

Hi mytholmroyd beauty, The Sotuhwark Council web pages about its market - http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/10005/markets It has the email address [email protected] and phone number for the markets team 020 7525 6000. I believe a short waiting list ofr North Cross Road market but sooner you join it the sooner you'll have a pitch. Any problems please do let me know and hope you're business thrives.

So FT. I missed that. Can you please urgently get your friend to call me on 07903 964130. Assuming they submitted their application on time then officials don't think this has happened and clearly if it has throws all the commentary into chaos. Eitherway, your friend must be more than upset and needs help.

Hi FatherJack, All Southwark Councillors received this information from the councils education department. I've repeated the statement 195 families 8% onthe slightly reduced number of total applicants did not obtain any of the preference they;ve stated. Your friends child must be one of the 195 as indeed is one of my friends. Very stressful. Problably not worth forgetting that that's are giving 6 preferences. IF you have a preference about religious or non religious schools that significantly curtails your options. If your friend (or anyone else) contacts me I'll try and help them.

Blackcherry appears to have been sold and renamed Draft House. The first thing the new owners do is apply for shorter licensing hours. They have applied to be open Thus, Fri and Sat 10am until 1am and the rest of the week 10am until midnight. see attached. This is dramatic improvement on the current 2am and 3am closing. If you think Lordship Lane and East Dulwich already has enough anti social problems from late night revellers then please do SUPPORT this application by emailing [email protected] and please copy me [email protected] but also ask that they close at midnight on Thursdays. Equally if you think we don't have enough late night drinking tell me that. Whenever you see or hear any anti social problems that don't warrant a 999 call please do call the the non emergency 101 number. Without reporting problems they never happened as far as licensing and Police officers are concerned and businesses can keep on causing alcohol fuelled problems for East Dulwich.

Hi BrandNewGuy, Goose Green School arranged some numeracy events at their school earlier this year in the early evenings - my kids and I were enthralled. The council has allocated ?78,000 and is seeking ideas to create new event/s. It will spend the money come what may so do get your ideas in.

The planned new opening time from April are to avoid having any staff take lunch. If any employee works for more than 5 hours then they have to have a break. The new hours are designed so no breaks are required so covering people at break times will no longer be an issue.

Yes, most toddlers (certainly my ones) had early afternoon naps.

Hi Fiona, Renata, I proposed to library management last Summer/Autumn and Veronica Ward that they explore several areas to save sufficient back offices costs to avoid any reduction in hours but not heard back from her. Specifically: 1. flip the Library Services seperate ?50,000+ lift maintenance contract for 5 lifts at Peckham/Canada/Dulwich libraries into the nearly 1,000 lifts Council Housing lift contract. Any half decent purchasing manager would eliminate this cost by combining the contracts. 2. ?1/2M is paid in National Non Domestic Rates (busienss rates). Officers were concerned they pay too much but getting it formally reviewed risks it coming out higher. I suggested they get Southwark NNDR officers to do an informal review and if favourable ask for a formal NNDR review. This could save another ?50,000. 3. Dispose of the old Peckham Library and ancillary ex.flat used for offices eliminating the assocaited property costs. 4. Rent out the vacant large office floor at Peckham Library bringing in ?50,000+ 5. Dispose of the central library store on Wilson's Road - secrete 13th library! As I suggested to them, further deep diving into the library budgets would without a doubt indentify even more savings.

Hi grabot, The Dulwich Village ward councillors manuervred the ?18,000 of the ?30,000 allocated for CGS revenue (covering East Dulwich, College and Village wards) spend this coming year and into perpetuity to be forever allocated to Dulwich Village School Crossing Patrols. The patrols are needed. So if no other funding is available reducing the Sotuh of the Borough event budget looking, begging for a home would be better than the extremely limited revenue funding we have.

No. Big efforts going on to remove railings across Southwark and London. Weird, but instinctively railings seem a good idea to make things safer but have been shown to make life more dangerous for all road users. Belief is railings mean people driving discount the risk of running over people walking, etc. Higher speeds driven mean more vehicles collisions. It also means people walking and cycling have fewer escape options. For Lordship Lane all vehicles should be going at slower speeds because its a busy residential and shopping street so we shouldn't need railings... hope that makes sense maxxi.

I did contact the local Police. They said this type of occurence is unpleasant, not unknown to them, and is typically from someone living in a van and they are looking for the likely van, etc.