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    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues (0010) (Last Updated @ 26-4-2008)

     
     START  OF  PART  (10)  
    RECOMMENDED  READING
     
    1)    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") + Stave Hill Ecological Park ("SHEP")  : Index of Content + Web Links to Some Local Groups + Quotes for Sharing :  http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!856.entry   
     
    2)    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") :  Sundry Issues
     
    3)    Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland - A Case Study 
    4)    "Rubbish is Cause of Most Fires in SE16" : Southwark News Reader's Letter on 19-7-2007 (Page 10)                           
     

    5)    "Woodland Fears Over Burnt Bike" & "Trophy of Defiance" : Press Reports in South London Press (14-3-2008) + Southwark News (13-3-2008)   (Web Link :   http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!334.entry) 

     
    "Rare Birds at home in Haven" - The Docklands (25 April 2008 (Page 11)
     
     
    -    RCSF's Ecology & Wildlife Photos Collection Web Link :  http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2441986794/
     
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    Multi-Agency Partnership "Capital Clean-Up Event" on 15 April 2008 (Tuesday)  
     
    From: Kam Hong Leung
    Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 2:24 AM
    Subject: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Photo-Report of "Capital Clean-Up Event" on 15 April 2008 (Tuesday) from 10:00am + Suggestion for "Community PayBack Programme"

    David :  Thank you again for the good work in RDW by the Rotherhithe Community Wardens.  Please note that I have posted the photo you sent me to the "RCSF Ecology & Wildlife Photos Collection to help "Spread the Word" which can be accessed via the web link :  http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2425947731/  I am especially pleased to see  that the rubbish collected has been promptly cleared away to help prevent arson risk, etc.
     
    Neil & Team : The Capital Clean-Up Event in Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) on 15 April 2008 seemed to have been a great success much welcome by local residents as you can see from some email exchanges below.  May I please suggest for "RDW Clean Up" to be considered for future "Community PayBack Programme" activities to make it a regular event going forward ?
     
    All best wishes
     
    Kam
     
     
    From :  David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Wardens)
    Sent :  Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:59 pm
    Message :  Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) :  Capital Clean-Up Event on 15 April 2008 (Tuesday) from 10:00am
     
    G'day Steve,
    It was our pleasure, even if it was picking up after other inconsiderate people?
    The Rotherhithe wardens were assisted by the Bermondsey wardens, Rebeka from TRUE and Lorraine Smith from the community. Quadron took the rubbish away for us. We undertook this as part of the Capital Clean Up project.
    Attached is a picture of some of the participants in front of just one of the rubbish piles that we created. The blue bags contain recyclable materials that we collected.
    Interestingly we also removed a large stash of knives, tools and removed a rough sleepers cardboard.
    We recovered one bird box found on the ground and I noted much woodpecker activity in this area too.
    regards
    David
     
     
    From: Kam Hong Leung
    Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 1:07 AM
    Subject: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Safer Southwark Partnership (SSP)'s Strategy for Combating Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") + Replacement of Vandalised Signage + "Kingfishers of Rotherhithe"

    Dear Tracy
     
    Thank you very much for all your help and advice email below in response to the recent RAM incidents that have caused much local concern as reported in "Woodland Fears Over Burnt Bike" [ Southwark News (13-3-2008)] & "Trophy of Defiance" [South London Press (14-3-2008)] that can be accessed via the web link :  http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!334.entry
     
    The SSP's Action Plan seemed very comprehensive and let's hope it'll help bring the desired results.   I am most grateful to your help and that of Paul Highman in securing a replacement for the vandalised signage at Russia Walk to prevent "Broken Window Effect" in RDW.   Do you know if the Rotherhithe Community Wardens will include RAMs as part of the presentation during their scheduled visit of St. John's Primary School on the 30 April 08 from 10:00 - 11:15 as part of the School's Environmental Week event?   
     
    I am most grateful that Southwark News have continued their strong support to help promote public awareness and enjoyment of the diversified range of wildlife in Rotherhithe.  A copy of Jon Surtees' report on the "Kingfishers of Rotherhithe" that has been very well-received by many local residents can be accessed via the web link :  http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,9866,185,00.htm 
     
    I have lost count how many compliments I have received regarding Steve Cornish's "Rotherhithe Wildlife Photographs" on display together with photos by other contributors in the recently launched "RCSF's Ecology & Wildlife Photos Collection" which allows free viewing and downloading of individual photos by clicking each selected photo in turn.  It also allows free viewing of the slideshow by clicking "View as Slideshow" at the top right of the screen :  http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/sets/72157604053249144/
     
    I will circulate this email to "Spread The Words", promote "Community Involvement" and encourage "Public Support" for our collective efforts to help build a safer, more caring and more giving Rotherhithe community where people will want to live, visit and work.

    All best wishes

     

    Kam  

     

    Founder, Owner & Manager

    Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (“RCSF”)

    (Email : kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk)  (Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com)

    “By Words the Mind is Winged” – Aristophanes, dramatist (c. 448 – 385 BCE)

     

     
    From: Dickinson, Tracy
    Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 2:32 PM
    Subject: RE: Kingfisher in Rotherhithe : Southwark News on 10 April 2008 (Pages 1 & 22)

    Hi Kam,
     
    Yes I did see the good news story...the pictures are fabulous. 
     
    On the other items that I needed to get back to you on:
     
    Paul Highman has ordered a replacement sign for Russia Dock Woodlands, i'll let you know when it arrives and its due to be installed.
     
     
    Speaking with the partnership around the Nuisance Bikes the following has been agreed.
     
    1) That trading standards, fire service, arson reduction officer and wardens will undertake test purchasing operations directed at under age sales of petrol by petrol stations.  This is to be a boroughwide operation but will initially focus on Rotherhithe.
     
    2) That the police, wardens and our abandoned vehicles department will work closely with regards to ensuring that when a nuisance bike is found or confiscated it is removed off site as quickly as possible.
     
    3) That Carmen Wright provides some educational material and information for young people around nuisance bikes to the Safer Neighbourhood Team who are currently working with local youth centres in the area.
     
    4) To undertake extra patrols where possible from the SNT and Community Wardens.
     
    I hope that enforcement, education and communication over the next few months will be enough to ensure that the historical issue of nuisance bikes in Russia Dock Woodland is reduced again this year.
     
    Kindest regards and have a great week.
     
    Tracy
     
    Tracy Dickinson
    Area Management and Community Engagement
    Public Realm
    Chatelaine House
    186 Walworth Road
    SE17 1JJ
    02075250815
     

    From: Kam Hong Leung
    Sent: 10 April 2008 20:41
    To: Dickinson, Tracy
    Subject: Kingfisher in Rotherhithe : Southwark News on 10 April 2008 (Pages 1 & 22)

    Dear Tracy

    Did you see our latest "Good News Story"?  One of my local Kingfishers that you adored has appeared in Southwark News today.  It got the front page headline and a short but very complimentary story on Page 22.  The 2 photos by my neighbour, Steve Cornish [Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland and Chair of Downtown Defence Campaign (DDC)], can be accessed for viewing and download via the two web links below. 

    Photo (Part 1 of 2) :    www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2394714186/

    Photo (Part 2 of 2) :    www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2394714444/

    I hope you are well and will have an enjoyable weekend.

    All best wishes

    Kam
     
     
    Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:58 AM
    Subject: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : St. John's Primary School Environmental Week + Heritage Funding Bid Update + Message from Southwark Friends of The Earth + Kingfishers of RDW

    Dear Stephanie & Jim (Southwark Friends of The Earth)
     
    Thank you for your kind message below.  Steve Cornish would be very pleased to learn that you like his photos in the RCSF's Ecology & Wildlife Photos Collection that is freely available for public access and download in our collective efforts to help promote public interest, protection and enjoyment of Russia Dock Woodland.  I would like to update you on three important recent developments:
     
    1)    Stave Hill Ecology Park (SHEP) - Heritage Funding Bid Update
     
    Following a meeting with the Heritage Funding Panel in March 2008, Stave Hill Ecology Park (SHEP) is preparing for the submission of a funding bid under the "Natural England Category" in June 2008. 
     
    2)    Kingfishers of RDW - Southwark News on 10 April 2008 (Pages 1, 13 and 22)
     
    Kingfisher is rare to find in Inner London and even more rare to be photographed.  The photograph of a "Kingfisher of RDW" has graced 3 pages of the latest issue of  Southwark News.  It got a mention as a front page headline and a short but very complimentary story on Page 22 that have quotes by Steve Cornish, Ben Dewhurst (T.R.U.E. Manager) and RSPB.  Two photos of the "Kingfisher of RDW" by Steve Cornish [Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland and Chair of Downtown Defence Campaign (DDC)], can be accessed for public viewing and download via the two web links below. 

    -  Photo (Part 1 of 2) :    www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2394714186/

    There is an email from Steve dated 2 April 2008 below the photo that explained the significance of the location where the "Kingfisher of RDW" was photographed in relation to the much contested proposed "Downtown Site".

    -  Photo (Part 2 of 2) :    www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2394714444/

    This gives an enlarged version of a photo of the "Kingfisher of RDW".

    3)    St. John's Primary School - Environmental Week from 28 April 2008 (Monday) to 2 May 2008 (Friday)

    St. John's Primary School has run this important educational programme for at least the last two years.  What has caused a lot of positive excitement in the "RDW Community" is the active involvement and contribution by Stave Hill Ecology Park (SHEP) and The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland (FRDW) this year.  Rebeka Clark, SHEP Site Manager and Southwark Woman of 2006 (Active in the Community Category)  and Steve Cornish have directly worked with Vera Jajechnyk (St. John's Catholic Primary School - Deputy Head) to decide how SHEP and FRDW can best assist St. John's Primary School to help promote EEC (Environment, Ecology & Conservation) via their forthcoming "Environmental Week" as well as other partnership work opportunities including:

    a)    Russia Dock Woodland School Bridges Project
     
    Web Link to Southwark News Photo-Report on 17 May 2007, Photos & Other Information :   
     
    b)    Russia Dock Woodland Bird Boxes Project
     
     
     
    The email from Steve Cornish dated Friday, April 11, 2008 9:09 PM below the photo explained the significance of the "miniature wind turbines" in the photo and the link with St John's School's Environmental Week.  You will also find web links to other photo-reports on "Stave Hill Volunteers" and Kids@StaveHill Arts Project, etc.

    Please see a photo of Steve and Vera that was taken during their first strategy discussions and planning meeting on 28 March 2008 which can be accessed via the Web Link :   http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2407342255/  where you'll find some related emails and other information below the photo including a copy of email from Rebeka Clark to Vera Jajechnyk dated Friday, April 11, 2008 @ 6:19 PM with a detailed proposal of events at SHEP for pupils of different age groups.  Topics to be covered include "Waste & Recycling", "Energy" and "Wildlife - Flora & Fauna".  It is much hoped that we can have the strong support by our local newspapers to help "Spread The Words" to promote public interest and support on "Green Issues". 

    Many thanks again for your continual strong interest and support.

    All best wishes

    Kam

     

    ----- Original Message -----
    Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 2:53 PM
    Subject: Re: Russia Dock Woodland : 3 More Photos by Steve Cornish (Chair of Downtown Defence Campaign & Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland)

    Thanks for these beautiful photos, have you ever thought about an exhibition of these photos - you could call it Paradise Regained!
     
    If the Council says yes to the next development, then the Government are also going against their own policies and the laws which govern the Biodiversity Action Plan!  There is a document from DEFRA about the Duty to Biodiversity which is available to us all and the Council is legally obliged to protect this.
     
    Regards to all,
    Stephanie and Jim 
     
     
    "Kingfishers Rare Appearance" - Southwark News on 10 April 2008 (Pages 1, 13 & 22)
     
     

     END  OF  PART  (10)  
      
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    9/15/2007

    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues (0009) (Last Updated @ 13-4-2008)

     
     START  OF  PART  (9)  
    RECOMMENDED  READING
     
    1)    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") + Stave Hill Ecological Park ("SHEP")  : Index of Content + Web Links to Some Local Groups + Quotes for Sharing :  http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!856.entry   
     
    2)    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") :  Sundry Issues
     
    3)    Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland - A Case Study 
     
    4)    "Rubbish is Cause of Most Fires in SE16" : Southwark News Reader's Letter on 19-7-2007 (Page 10)                           
     
    5)    "Woodland Fears Over Burnt Bike" & "Trophy of Defiance" : Press Reports in South London Press (14-3-2008) + Southwark News (13-3-2008)   (Web Link :   http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!334.entry) 
     
     
    "Kingfishers Rare Appearance" - Southwark News on 10 April 2008 (Pages 1, 13 & 22)  : 
     
     
    "Woodland Fears Over Burnt Bike" & "Trophy of Defiance" : Press Reports in South London Press (14-3-2008) + Southwark News (13-3-2008)   (Web Link :   http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!334.entry)
     
    Press Reports in South London Press (14-3-2008) :  http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2351161700/
     
     

    Steve
     
    Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland in working with Southwark Council over the last festive season to help resolve the "Muddy Public Footpath" problem that used to be a constant source of complaints in RDW for years.  I have posted one of the photos that you sent me of the laying of the concrete slabs and two of my photos that show the "before" and "after" effects.  What a big, pleasant difference it has made to the users of RDW.  Our "Photo-Story" is now available for public access via the web link :  http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!227.entry)  as a record of achievement by "Collective Efforts" to help encourage others to report community concerns to the authorities and for all interested parties to work "positively" together to help bring about changes for our Common Good.  Thank you again for all the good, hard work of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland.

    All best wishes
     
    Kam
     
     
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                                         Photo of the concrete slabs taken on 1-3-2008
     
     
    From : Steve Cornish (Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland)
    Date & Time : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    Hello John,Jim,
     
    ..... On a good note - the repair work to the pathway at the Redriff Road end of RDW that was reported before christmas, has now been completed and to a very high standard. well done.
     
    JIM....Please contact me if you need any more info on above.
     
    Steve
     
    F.O.R.D.W.
     
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                 Photo of a workman laying the concrete slabs taken by Steve Cornish on 14-12-2007.
     
                 (Recommended Reading :  Item (4) of the email below of 20-11-2006 @ 2:18am)

     
    From : Kam Hong Leung
    Cc: 'Gill Davies (Southwark Council - Director of Environment & Leisure)' ; 'Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward)' ; 'Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward)' ; 'Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward)' ; 'Nick Costin (Manager - Parking, CCTV & Street Metal Works)' ; 'Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team' ; 'David Meagher (R. Wardens)' ; 'Rotherhithe Community Wardens' ; 'Chris Rice (Southwark Parks & Sport)' ; 'Jim Broadrib (Repair & Maintenance)' ; 'John Cordner (Southwark Environment)' ; 'Paul Highman (Southwark Park + RDW)' ; Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; 'Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecological Park)' ; 'Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW)' ; 'Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary)' ; Valerie Shawcross (GLA) ; Cllr. Fiona Colley (GLA + Nunhead & Peckham Rye Ward) ; Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) ; PC Richard Skinner (SD SNT) ; Rotherhithe Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; 'The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group'
    Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 2:18 AM
    Subject: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Information Update on 20-11-2006 (Anti-Motorcycle Gates + CCTV (RDW + Greenland Dock) + Waterman's Walk + Public Footpath Subsidence + Damaged Grass Verge & Muddy Ditch)

    Dear Alan ..... (Web Link to Source Document : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!245.entry )
     
    4)    Damaged Grass Verge + Big Ditch in Public Footpath Filled with Muddy Water
     
    Severe damage has reportedly been caused by Quadron's Ground Maintenance Workers who failed to use the smaller-sized motor van that have been promised when a lot of complaints have been made to Southwark Council when similar problems last occurred.  The attached photo was taken on 18-11-2006 in the public footpath that runs parallel to "Waterman Walk".  I have reported the problems to Jon Sheaff and Phil Murphy during the Rotherhithe Visual Audit at Greenland Dock last Friday, 17-11-2006. ......

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                              Photo of a Muddy Public Footpath taken on 18-11-2006.

     
    Russia Dock Woodland to be the first location in the Rotherhithe Community Council Area to receive a "Talking CCTV" (Posted on 7-2-2008)  (Web Link :  http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!218.entry  )
     
    Message: Nov 05 2007, 11:53 AM
    From: "Murphy, Philip"
    To: "Kam Hong Leung"
    Subject: RE: Stave Hill Ecology Park Sign Post + 'Help Call Point' .....   
     
    hi Kam,
     
    The Help Call Point [(being erected in Russia Dock Woodland at the junction of Waterman's Walk and Lady Dock Path, close to the CCTV. camera and St. John's Bridge) (location note added by Kam Hong Leung for clarification) ] is a way of empowering the community by allowing them to speak directly to a qualified CCTV controler.  So if there are for sake of argument asb mopeds are going around RDW then the CCTV control room can be contacted so they can target their systems.  Also if someone is feeling threatened then the CCTV operator will be able to do a better job of keeping an eye out.
     
    Hope this is of help.
     
    thanks
     
    Philip Murphy
    020 7525 4268
     
     
    Message : Sep 24 2007, 01:57 PM
    From: David Meagher
    To: Kam Hong Leung
    Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) :  Rotherhithe Community Wardens -     Confiscation of a large Stolen Blue and White Honda Motorbike from 3    Youths on 22-9-2007 (Saturday)

    G'day Kam,
    Managed to catch the bike but not the youth who ran at the last second.
    Yes as per the warden reorganisation that Chris McCracken (service manager) outlined at the Rotherhithe Community Council my job role and contact information have changed, as per the details below
     


    David
     
    Thank you very much for the timely report email below.  Can you please advise if actions have been or will be taken against the three youths caught with the stolen motorbike?  Perhaps it might have explained why it has been relatively quiet in RDW so far today.
     
    I will copy this email to all my contacts in the RDW and Downtown neighbourhood for their information and request them to help "Spread The Words" and continue to remain vigilant and promptly report any incident, real or suspected, to the authorities. 
     
    Last but certainly not least, I have noticed your contact details as shown in your email below of today seemed to have changed.  Can you please advise if your role and responsibilities have changed recently so that I can update other RCSF Members as appropriate?
     
    Many thanks again.

    All best wishes
     
    Kam
     
     
     
    ----- Original Message -----
    Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 3:31 PM
    Subject: RDWL and motorbikes

    G'day Kam and Steve,
    Thought you may like to know that wardens managed to confiscate a large stolen blue and white Honda motorbike from three youth in Russia Dock Woodland today?
    regards
    D 

    David Meagher ,  Area Manager ,  Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Wardens

    My Office:  Great Guildford Business Square,  Room 301, 3rd floor,  30 Great Guildford Street,  London  SE1 0HS

    Phone: 020 7525 0843    Mobile: 079086 89539    Email: david.meagher@southwark.gov.uk

    Web: Community Safety Website  

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Bermondsey Community Wardens :  4 Market Place,  Southwark Park Road,  Bermondsey,  London  SE16 3UQ

    Office Location: Streetmap.co.uk- Bermondsey Community Warden's Office

    Office: 020 7232 1470      Fax: 020 7394 6330      Team email: BermondseyWardens@southwark.gov.uk

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Rotherhithe Community Wardens :  Stave Hill Ecological Park (Access via Bacon's College),  Timber Pond Road,  Rotherhithe,  London  SE16 6AX

    Location Map: Streetmap.co.uk- Rotherhithe Community Warden's Office

    Office: 020 7394 6540    Team Email: RotherhitheWardens@southwark.gov.uk

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Hours of Operation : (0900 Hours till 2230 Hours, Tuesday to Friday). (1200 to 2000, Monday). (1000 to 1800 Hours, Saturday & Sunday)

     
    Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 2:23 AM
    Subject: Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel : Membership + Rowdy Youth Gatherings and Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes (RAM) in Russia Dock Woodland

     
    Dear Neil
     
    Thank you for your email below of 18-9-2006 @ 1:06pm.  I am pleased to learn that the police has successfully dealt with some RAMs in recent months.  I would welcome your comments on the recent return of rowdy big youth gatherings in RDW also, especially in weekend evenings which were often associated with the occurrence of RAMs.  I look forward to hearing further from you at the Ward Panel Meeting on 27-9-2007 so that I can help pass on the information to the concerned local residents. 
     
    I am also pleased to learn that you are hopeful in recruiting two youths for the Ward Panel.  I believe the recruitment of Barry Mason (Southwark Cyclists - Co-ordinator) is a big win for the Ward Panel given his valuable connections at different levels and skill sets.  As for the case of Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + Secretary of The Friends of Russia Dock Wodland), I only suggested her to contact Kath Whittam direct should she be interested.  I share your concern that it may be counterproductive to have too many members on a Ward Panel if future Ward Panel meetings are to be conducted in the same format like it has been to date.  However, I would be very pleasantly surprised if we will ever get too many able and willing volunteers who will be prepared to offer the time, commitment and community service on a consistent basis.  It is my understanding that some Wards in Southwark conduct their Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel meetings as public meetings and everyone is welcome.  Is there any guideline on this from Southwark Police?  Ward Panel Membership is an agenda item for our next Ward Panel Meeting and I concur with you that some open discussions, clarification and agreed protocol would be helpful. 

    All best wishes
     
    Kam
     
     
     
    Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 1:06 PM
    Subject: RE: Lorraine Smith / Local Intelligence Report : Mellish Field & Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) - Rowdy Youth Gathering + Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes (RAM) + Suspected Stolen Pizza Bike

    Dear Kam,
     
    We are fully aware of the motorbike problems which seem to be everywhere!
     
    Just a quick update- we have confiscated and destroyed about 6 bikes in the last few months using powers under the Road Traffic Act ! We will discuss this at the Ward Panel Meeting.
     
    Just as a 'by the way'.. Perhaps it may be a good idea to go through Kath before inviting new members to the ward panel meeting. The reason I say this is that Barry Mason will be a new member and I've managed to recruit (hopefully) two youths. My worry is that if we have too many at the meeting it may become difficult to control.
     
    Kath-Perhaps we need to agree on a protocol ?
     
    Regards
    Mac

    Neil McCluskey PS 69MD SNT-Surrey Docks Ward-26892  

     

    From: Kam Hong Leung
    Sent: 16 September 2007 22:25
    To: Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary)
    Cc: Valerie Shawcross AM (GLA - Lambeth & Southwark); Cllr. Fiona Colley (GLA + Nunhead & Peckham Rye Ward); Jonathon Toy (Southwark Council Head of Community Safety); Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Chair of Rotherhithe Community Council); Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward); Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer); Kath Whittam (Bywater Place RA + CWCF Private Residents' Rep); Yvonne Drake (Southwark Arson Officer); McCluskey Neil - MD; David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Wardens); SNT MD - Surrey Docks; Rotherhithe Community Wardens; Quinn Sam - MD; Dykes Mark B - MD; Dyer Carl - MD; Mirza AZ - MD; Thorogood jim - MD; The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group
    Subject: Lorraine Smith / Local Intelligence Report : Mellish Field & Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) - Rowdy Youth Gathering + Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes (RAM) + Suspected Stolen Pizza Bike

    Dear Lorraine

    Thank you very much for your Local Intelligence Report email below, your continual vigilance and contribution to our collective Community Safety efforts.  Unfortunately, the rowdy youths and RAMs are back in RDW again tonight.  I concur with you that the reported problems seem to be recurring and increasing in frequency in recent weeks.  As Yvonne Drake has stated in her recent report, Mellish Field has been an Arson Hotspot in recent months and the resurgence of RAMs is a cause for concerns.  Kath Whittam has agreed to add 'Community Safety problems in RDW and the Downtown Neighbourhood' as an agenda item for discussion at the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel Meeting on 27-9-2007 (Thursday).  I am copying this email to Kath, Surrey Docks Ward Councillors, Phil Murphy, the police and the wardens for their information and potential follow-ups.  Please help 'Spread The Words', at the Friends of Russia Dock Woodland Annual General Meeting on 26-9-2007, etc., on the reported problems to encourage more People of Rotherhithe to be vigilant and help promptly report any Community Safety incident, real or suspected, to the authorities.

    I wonder if you would be interested in joining the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel?  I know Kath is keen to widen the membership and geographical representation of the Ward Panel.  If you do, please contact Kath direct via email.  Many thanks again.

    All best wishes

    Kam

     
    From: Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary)
    Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 8:25 PM
    Subject: Re: Local Intelligence Report : Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) - Rowdy Big Youth Gathering + Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes ("RAMs) on 15-9-2007 (Saturday) from about 8pm to Midnight

    Dear Kam
     
    I reported to the wardens that a motorbike were being ridden on Mellish Field on Saturday evening.  The wardens said they would contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team.  This has been steadily happening on the past few Saturday nights, I also saw three youths riding what looked like a stolen pizza bike on Friday around lunchtime.  
     
    Lorraine
     
     END  OF  PART  (9)  
     
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    8/15/2007

    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues (0008) (Last Updated @ 22-3-2009)

     
     START  OF  PART  (8)  
    RECOMMENDED  READING
     
    1)    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") + Stave Hill Ecological Park ("SHEP")  : Index of Content + Web Links to Some Local Groups + Quotes for Sharing :  http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!856.entry   
     
    2)    Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") :  Sundry Issues
     
    3)    Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland - A Case Study 
     
    4)    Cannabis Factory Dumped in Rotherhithe (Southwark News @ 26 July 2007) (Pages 1 & 2)
     
    5)    Dog Walkers Discover Cannabis Stash Again (Southwark News @ 6-11-2008)
     
     
     
    Message: Sep 16 2007, 11:36 AM
    From: Kath Whittam (Chair of Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel) 
    To: Carl.P.W.Dyer@met.police.uk, masonb@supanet.com, Beverley.Robinson@met.police.uk, david.hubber@southwark.gov.uk, mrs_r_d@btinternet.com, and@holytrinity.demon.co.uk, john^weber@btconnect.com, sales@ipl.london.co.uk, thamessidedeputy@yha.org.uk, paul.noblet@southwark.gov.uk, r.clark@btcv.org.uk, tom.parnell@trinitysouth.co.uk, david.meagher@southwark.gov.uk, rene.chinnery@tiscali.co.uk, surreydocksfarm@hotmail.com, ttorpey@tk1management.com, vicky@abbyfield-rotherhithe.fsnet.co.uk, kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk, hdb@timeforchildren.org, lovelizanddon@hotmail.com, cmanagementltd@btconnect.com, arjoseph@hotmail.co.uk, c.marais@btclick.com
    Cc: Neil.McCluskey@met.police.uk
    Subject: Re: Ward Panel Meeting


    Dear all, please note that Kam has asked me to add 'Community Safety problems in RDW and the Downtown Neighbourhood' to the agenda, this will be agenda point 6 and all others move down one.

    Any further additions please let me know.

    Regards,

    Kath

     
    Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 10:24 AM
    Subject: Local Intelligence Report : Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) - Rowdy Big Youth Gathering + Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes ("RAMs) on 15-9-2007 (Saturday) from about 8pm to Midnight

     
    Dear Friends
     
    It will soon be the 4th Anniversary of the near-fatal youth gang attack on 23-year of Mr. Manual Dessolis in RDW at the junction of Lady Dock Path and Waterman's Walk on a bright sunny evening on 21-9-2007 (Sunday) that shook the Rotherhithe Community (Web Link for information : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!118.entry ). 

    Please note the rowdy youth gathering of teenage males and females as well as RAMs in RDW last night, 15-9-2007 (Saturday) from about 8pm to midnight.  The RAMs seemed to be big motorcycles and were being driven at high speed and made very loud noise.  The youths have gathered in a large number, at and around the sitting bench right behind 46 and 50 Somerford Way in Waterman's Walk, the biggest public footpath in RDW.  The same also happened on Friday, 14-9-2007, at about 10pm but in a much smaller scale and lasted a much shorter time than that of yesterday.  I would be most grateful if you could take this Local Intelligence Report into account in planning for Community Safety patrols in RDW and the Downtown Neighbourhood, especially in view of the various Community Safety problems (arson, explosions, RAMs, vandalism, flytipping, ...) in the area in recent months. 

    Phil & Yvonne :  The next Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel Meeting has been scheduled on 27-9-2007 (Thursday).  I would be most grateful if you can give me an update of your recent investigations, especially regarding the arson and explosions of a dumped car in Downtown Road on 11-8-2007 (Saturday) (Web Link for information :  http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com:80/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!486.entry) - including the availability of Southwark Council's CCTV footage and identification of suspects. 

     
    Kath :  I would be most gratefil if you could add 'Community Safety problems in RDW and the Downtown Neighbourhood' as an agenda item for discussion at the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel Meeting on 27-9-2007 (Thursday).

    Many thanks.

    All best wishes

    Kam

     


    Hi Kam 

    I hope you are well? 

    This item will be inspected/repaired today; however should the required repairs be in-depth and likely to take some time I will update you accordingly. 

    Kind Regards 

    Eddie Henry

    Senior Lighting Engineer

    SMS, Copeland Road Depot,  Blackpool Road,  London  SE15 3SN 

    P: 020 7525 4694      F: 020 7525 1144      E: eddie.henry@southwark.gov.uk      W: www.southwark.gov.uk/streetlighting

     

    From: Kam Hong Leung 
    Sent: 04 September 2007 23:59
    To: Street Lighting; Environmental Customer Services
    Cc: Henry, Eddie; Yuill, John; Murphy, Philip; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service; PCSO Carl P.W. Dyer (SD SNT); Highman, Paul; Broadrib, Jim; Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW); Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary); Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecological Park); Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecological Park); The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group
    Subject: Faulty Street Light Number 51009 : Waterman's Walk in Russia Dock Woodland near its junction with Lady Dack Path at Surrey Docks, London SE16
    Importance: High      

    Dear Sir / Madam 

    Please note the Faulty Street Light Number 51009 at Waterman's Walk in Russia Dock Woodland near its junction with Lady Dock Path.  It is a Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour Hot Spot where 23-year old Mr. Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of some 10+ youths on 21-9-2003.  There has been a recent resurgence of crime and anti-social behaviour in the neighbourhood (arson, dumping of cannabis factory, vandalism, rcckless & anti-social motorcycles, ...) in recent months.  Please arrange for the street light to be repaired as a matter of urgency and let me know when it will be repaired and work again.  Many thanks. 

    Yours faithfully
     
    Kam     

    Mr. Kam Hong Leung
    (Personal Email Address:     kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk)

     

     

    From: Valerie Shawcross (GLA Member for Lambeth & Southwark + Chair of London Fire & Emergency Authority)
    Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 5:20 PM
    Subject: RE: For Val & Fiona : Local Intelligence Report of 4-9-2007 (Tuesday) : Another Suspected Cannabis Factory Dumping at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre, Redriff Primary School & Russia Dock Woodland

    Thanks Kam for keeping me informed.  Is there any action that you would require my assistance with?
     
    Valerie 

    Valerie Shawcross AM
    LONDON Assembly Member
    Lambeth & Southwark

    City Hall
    The Queen's Walk
    London
    SE1 2AA

    020 7983 4371

    www.london.gov.uk

     

    From: Mickey Kelly (Redriff Primary School Head Teacher) 
    Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 8:11 AM
    Subject: Re: Local Intelligence Report of 4-9-2007 (Tuesday) : Flytipping (Another Suspected Cannabis Factory Dumping) at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre & Russia Dock Woodland

    Kam,

    thank you for your vigilance and support. The first incidence we took to be a 'one off' it is more worrying that there ia a recurrance. Although the roots and soil pose no threat to the children, it is not pleasant that children so young should have to come in contact with the detritus of drug use.

    Mickey 

     

    Cc: Valerie Shawcross AM (GLA - Lambeth & Southwark) ; Cllr. Fiona Colley (GLA + Nunhead & Peckham Rye Ward) ; Superintendent David Chinchen (Safer Southwark Partnership) ; Chief Inspector Mark Antill ; Cllr. Jeffrey Hook (Rotherhithe Ward + Executive Member for Community Safety) ; Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Chair of Rotherhithe Community Council) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Jonathon Toy (Southwark Council Head of Community Safety) ; Commander Andy Snazell (Southwark Fire Service) ; Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) ; Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT) ; Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer) ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Wardens) ; Jon Surtees (Southwark News)
    Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:56 AM
    Subject: Community Safety Risk Alert + 2 Photos of 4-9-2007 (Tuesday) : Another Suspected Cannabis Factory Dumping at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre & Russia Dock Woodland

     
    Dear Friends
     
    Please note that there was another suspected incident of Dumped Cannabis Factory at the end of Downtown Road on 4-9-2007 (Tuesday)  just over a month after the last incident that was found to be the real thing (Further information can be accessed via the Web Link :  http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!188.entry).  Please see the two attached photos supplied by one of our caring, vigilant and very concerned neighbours and the related emails below.  I have alerted the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team and Southwark Council which have both prompted offer their assistance.  Southwark News Reporter Jon Surtees has offered his continual strong support to the Rotherhithe Community and a news report is expected this Thursday, 6-9-2007 if he can get direct confirmation from the police of the reported incident and the green light from the Joint Editors for publishing his report.  So please check out this week's Southwark News for Jon's report.
     
    The latest reported incident happened less than 24 hours after my last follow-up enquiry email below of 4-9-2007 @ 00:14am regarding the suspected Arson and Multiple Explosions at the very same spot at about 11pm on 11-8-2007 (Saturday) which shook the Downtown Community that Southwark News has reported on to help promote public awareness of the continuing Community Safety problems in our neighbourhood (Further information can be accessed via the Web Link :  http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com:80/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!486.entry ).  
     
    In addition to Surrey Docks Health Centre, Redriff Primary School and The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland Group, I  am blindcopying this email to other People of Rotherhithe (Businesses, Community Groups and Residents) on the Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (RCSF) Contacts List to alert them to this latest incident and request them to remain vigilant and help promptly report any incident, real or suspected to the authorities.  

    All best wishes
     
    Kam
     
     
     
    From: Kam Hong Leung
    To: PCSO Carl Dyer (SD SNT) ; Philip Murphy (Rotherhithe Area Community Safety Officer) ; Jon Surtess (Southwark News)
    Cc: Cllr Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward + Southwark Council Executive Member for Environment & Transport) ; Jonathon Toy (Southwark Council Head of Community Safety)  ; Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT) ; David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Warden Service Manager)  ;  Southwark Borough Fire Commander Andy Snazell ; Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) ; Cllr. Jeffrey Hook (Rotherhithe Ward + Southwark Council Executive Member for Community Safety)  ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward)  ;  Yvonne Drake (Southwark Council Arson Prevention Officer) ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service ;  Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecology Park Manager) ;  The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland
    Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 6:20 PM
    Subject: Update + Close-Up Photo : Local Intelligence Report of 4-9-2007 (Tuesday) : Flytipping (Another Suspected Cannabis Factory Dumping) at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre & Russia Dock Woodland


    Phil : Many thanks for your prompt and helpful response email below. Please see below 3 follow-up email from my "source" with the attached close-up photo of what is believed to be another Cannabis Factory! I have just emailed Mickey Kelly, Head Teacher of Redriff Primary School, to advise him of the latest dumping and your kind offer of help. I look forward to hearing further from you regarding the CCTV footage and investigation result of the recent incidents. Many thanks.

    Carl : It was good speaking with you today and thank you for your prompt offer of assistance. Please keep me posted regarding the police investigation of the recent incidents.

    Jon : Please see the latest emails below and the attached close-up photo while you await direct confirmation from the police of the latest suspected dumping of the second Cannabis Factory in recent weeks! Many thanks again for the continual strong support from Southwark News to help raise Public Awareness of our Community Safety issues to help build a safer, more caring and more giving Rotherhithe Community. I'll advise my contacts to look out for your proposed report - pending Editor's approval - in this Thursday's edition of Southwark News.

    All best wishes

    Kam

     

    From: Rotherhithe Resident & RCSF Supporter (Identity withheld for Protection of Informer)
    Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 5:48 PM
    Subject: Hello kam
     

    Roots, soil and fertilizer. 

     

    From: Rotherhithe Resident & RCSF Supporter (Identity withheld for Protection of Informer)
    Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 5:48 PM
    Subject: Hi again
     
    Kam, if you can, go and take some pics yourself before it goes.
     
     
     
    From: Murphy, Philip
    Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:51 PM
    Subject: RE: Update : Local Intelligence Report of 4-9-2007 (Tuesday) : Flytipping (Another Suspected Cannabis Factory Dumping) at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre & Russia Dock Woodland

    HI All,
     
    I can confirm our enforcement team will visit the site tonight on their late shift to investigate. I am also chasing the cctv footage and will let you know when I do.
     
    Hope this is of help
     
    thanks
    philip murphy
    020 7525 4268
    07958 474 563 
     
     
    From: Rotherhithe Resident & RCSF Supporter  (Identity withheld for Protection of Informer)
    Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 5:48 PM
    Subject: Hi again
     
    Yes, it was definatley today and also looks like a carbon copy of last time with same fertilizer. It was still there at 2pm today
     
     
     
    Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 2:37 PM
    Subject: Local Intelligence Report of 4-9-2007 (Tuesday) : Flytipping (Another Suspected Cannabis Factory Dumping) at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre & Russia Dock Woodland
     
     

    Dear Friends

    Please note that I have just received a Local Intelligence Report from a caring, vigilant and very concerned Downtown Resident of another major dumping at the end of Downtown Road together with a photograph attached herewith.  In the interest of expediency, I am passing on the information straightaway to all the recipients of this email for information and potential follow-up. Please keep me posted of the result of any investigation, especially regarding potential CCTV footage and identification of suspects.  Many thanks. 

    All best wishes

    Kam 

     


     
    Yvonne & Neil
     
    I hope you are well.  I have not heard from you since my last email below of 18-8-2007.  Local residents are especially interested to know if any useful CCTV footage has been obtained and if any suspects have been identified.  Can you please let me have an update on your invetigation?  Many thanks.

    All best wishes
     
    Kam
     
     
     
     END  OF  PART  (8)  

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