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8/14/2007 Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") + Stave Hill Ecology Park (0006) - Index of Content (Updated @ 13-4-2009)1) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland - A Case Study
2) Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues
3) Trust for Urban Ecology ("TRUE") in Rotherhithe
Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland - A Case Study (Part 5) (Last Updated @ 9-3-2008)
START OF PART (5)
From: Steve Cornish
Cc: Noblet, Paul ; Rajan, Lisa ; Dickinson, Tracy ; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service ; Environmental Customer Services ; achadborn@suffolkonline.net ; printmaster@orange.net ; the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Urgent Request for Removal of One Burnt Out Motorbike and One Abandoned Motorbike Hello,
Someone will have to explain this absolute mess. We now have a burnt out motorbike on Redriff Bridge in Russia Dock Woodland which has caused extensive damage to the bridges decking and also some damage to the redriff schools newly erected name sculpture / logo. this was obviously done in the early hours of the morning. The bridge needs looking at immediately to check whether it is safe for the public to use. several decking boards are burnt to a cinder and may collapse under pressure. What is even more annoying is that I am absolutely certain that the motorbike in question is the one that I reported stolen nearly a week ago (HONDA EK55 YTD) which was at the back of the bakeries backing onto R.D.W. The sequence of events since both the honda bike, and also bmw burnt out bike, were reported are disgraceful. After trying our hardest to inform the authorities through the correct channels, we end up with this mess, and something that should have been avoided. The burnt out bike is an honda and some of the remnants of the bike are exactly the same colour and make as the one reported nearly a week ago. This bike has also caused damage to the Wild Flower Meadow in Stave Hill Eco Park last night. Parts of the damaged bike are all over the place, with deep tyre marks across the wild flower meadow. There has also been an arson attack on the wooden plant containers in Stave Hill Eco Park around the small pond. We have all reported the great success story of russia dock woodland over the last few years, but unfortunately this type of thing always raises it's head when the warmer weather comes. (1)...Someone need to look at the bridge to check it's safety immediately (2)...The burnt out bike needs to be removed ( I have pulled it from the bridge for safety reasons) (3)...Someone needs to look into the sequence of events (some below) to sort out the obvious lack of communication between certain departments. STEVE CORNISH....F.O.R.D.W. ( Web Link to posing of Steve Cornish's email above, without the 2 photos, on the FRiends of Russia Dock Woodland e-Discussions Forum :
From: Kam Hong Leung To: David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Wardens) ; The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group
Cc: Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Executive Member for Regeneration) ; Tracy Dickinson (Rotherhithe Area Management Officer) ; Paul Highman (Southwark Park + RDW) ; Jim Broadrib (RDW - Repair & Maintenance)
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 2:38 AM
Subject: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : CCTV (Important Information for the Public) + Update Report on Burnt out Motorcycle just off Waterman's Walk
David : Thank you for your various recent emails on the above-mentioned subject, including the email below re CCTV. It looks like the Burnt out Motorcycle has finally been removed from the green open space just off Waterman's Walk by the morning of 7-3-2008 (Friday) unless it has been moved somewhere else by someone.
Antony : In response to your email posted on the FRDW Website below, please see below for your information:
1) "RCSF Contacts List" (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!820.entry)
Please see Item (13) for information regarding Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Control Room ( Tel : 020-7407-9553 ) + reporting of abandoned vehicles + faulty street light, etc.
2) Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland
There is no CCTV Public Warning Notice on the CCTV itself in RDW but there CCTV Public Warning Notices at different spots in RDW and on the lamp post in Lady Dock Path where it joins Waterman's Walk. You can see some photos of them in Part (3) via the web link above. You can find information, including 2 recent photos, of the expected "Talking CCTV Site & Help Point" in Part (4). I would especially recommend you read the information about CCTVs in Part (1).
All best wishes Kam
From : Antony, Rope Street Date & Time : Thu Mar 6, 2008 @ 11:38 am
Message : Burnt out Motorcycle & Abandoned Scooter
Despite this being reported on Monday at 09.30 a.m. and the various communications via this website, the burnt out Motorcycle is still
lying on the grass this morning (Thursday). I also met Steve Cornish today, Steve told me where the abandoned Scooter was hidden between the tress and the Boots Chemists delivery yard, as there has been no action in four days regarding the burnt out motorcycle I decided that, rather than risk that also being set alight and the resultant effect of it damaging the woodland environment, it would be better for us all if it wasn't in the woodland. I have dragged out and pushed it out of the woodland and parked it next to number 228 Brunswick Quay. I then rang the Police who have confirmed it has been stolen, the Police will be notifying the owner of its whereabouts, so that it may be recovered. Regarding the suggestion that residents contact the CCTV operators so that cameras can be focused on the 'hot spot' when crime or anti-social behaviour is occurring- I was unaware that this facility existed. Whereabouts is this telephone number displayed? I could not see anything on the camera itself. Perhaps Southwark Council will consider putting up notices regarding this and also perhaps could leaflet the local residents with this information as I am sure that they would be happy to contribute to anything that improves the 'policing' of the neighborhood. Antony, Rope Street From: Meagher, David
Cc: Noblet, Paul ; Rajan, Lisa ; Dickinson, Tracy ; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service ; Environmental Customer Services ; achadborn@suffolkonline.net ; rosenreg@aol.com ; printmaster@orange.net ; the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Urgent Request for Removal of One Burnt Out Motorbike and One Abandoned Motorbike Steve they have promised to collect it tomorrow. In their defense they did collect two bikes (including the stolen one near the bakery), just a shame they got the wrong burnt bike!
Thanks Steve. Sorry about that. Will ring them again now. D ----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Cornish
Cc: Noblet, Paul ; Rajan, Lisa ; Dickinson, Tracy ; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service ; Environmental Customer Services ; achadborn@suffolkonline.net ; rosenreg@aol.com ; printmaster@orange.net ; the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:33 PM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Urgent Request for Removal of One Burnt Out Motorbike and One Abandoned Motorbike Hello David & Gerhold,
For your information ....The councils recovery lorry retrieved a burnt out motorcyle today at about 12.o clock. Unfortunately they have taken the wrong one. As I explained in the original e/mail, the burnt out motorbike was abandoned on 'russia dock woodland green'. the recovery vehicle has taken the old burnt out bike that was on the Downtown Site at the back end of Downtown Road. This has been there for several months and was reported then. There has obviously been a communications problem which is generally the case. On a wonderfull day like today it doesn't look good when parents and young children are picknicking on the green with the burnt out bike and of coarse the burnt grass spoiling their outlook. The burnt out bike and the abandoned/ stolen bike have been there since the weekend. Has the abandoned bike (EK55 YTD) Been reported stolen?.. Regards Steve Cornish...f.o.r.d.w. From : David Meagher
Date & Time : Wed Mar 5, 2008 11:14 am
Message : Re: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Urgent Request for Removal of One Burnt Out Motorbike and One Abandoned Motorbike
Kam,
This just in from the CCTV control room: Hi David, Nothing was flagged up to us at the time so we're in the process of reviewing the tapes. As you rightly said, if residents are contacting the Control Room when incidents are taking place then we stand a far better chance of getting evidence. If people are riding up and down in the area then this must be heard by someone. Also, please assure the residents that all cameras are routinely used to patrol the Borough 24hrs of the day but we still need to be contacted to ensure we are using the correct camera at the right time. Thanks for your help David and we'll update you on the review. Regards, Ian From: Meagher, David Cc: stevecornish49@hotmail.com ; Noblet, Paul ; Rajan, Lisa ; Dickinson, Tracy ; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service ; Environmental Customer Services ; achadborn@suffolkonline.net ; rosenreg@aol.com ; printmaster@orange.net ; the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:35 AM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Urgent Request for Removal of One Burnt Out Motorbike and One Abandoned Motorbike
G'day Kam,
I sent a lengthy reply to Antony this morning but the FORDWL yahoo group system has not propagated the message yet?
Below follows the copy and paste version from that email:
G'day Antony,
Thanks for the info. It was also reported by the community yesterday. Wardens reported it for removal yesterday too.
I am sorry that LBS has taken so long to remove it.
The parking team have just promised me that the burnt out bike will be removed today. While they are there, they will also collect the other stolen motor bike currently residing in RDWL.
Unfortunately it is not possible to use gates to prevent motorbikes gaining access to RDWL because double prams and wheel chairs still need to gain access to the woodland.
Mind you, a number of gates have been put in by LBS in the recent past, to slow these bikes down on the woodland's path ways and to create pinch points where these foolish bikers can be caught.
I will be pursuing the CCTV aspect. It is worth noting that the CCTV control room has dozens of live cameras to monitor in the borough and that particular camera swings through 360 degrees. Consequently it is very important that locals ring the CCTV control room number to report antisocial behaviour etc at the time, to ensure that the camera is pointing in the right direction!
Regards
David Meagher
Area Manager
Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Community Wardens From: Kam Hong Leung To: Meagher, David; Gerhold, Barry Cc: stevecornish49@hotmail.com ; Noblet, Paul; Rajan, Lisa; Dickinson, Tracy; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service; Environmental Customer Services; achadborn@suffolkonline.net ; rosenreg@aol.com ; printmaster@orange.net ; the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed Mar 05 10:13:15 2008 Subject: Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) : Urgent Request for Removal of One Burnt Out Motorbike and One Abandoned Motorbike David & Barry
Further to your email exchanges with Steve Cornish on 3-3-2008 (Monday) some of which are shown below, I have noted this morning at about 8am that the reported Burnt Out Motorbike is still lying in the Open Green Space just off Waterman Walk at the far end on the left of the straight stretch of the Public Footpath if one enters RDW from the Redriff Road entrance. I have heard more and more Local Residents expressing their concerns regarding the this issue, including that by Antony of Rope Street via his web posting on the Friends of Russia Dock Woodland e-Forum yesterday (Web Link : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland/message/1497 ) where he also complained about the perceived ineffectiveness of the CCTV in Crime Prevention as well as suggested that more Anti-Motorbike Barrier gates to be installed in RDW. Can you please advice the expected date and time for the removal of the Burnt Out Motorbike and Abandoned Motorbike that Steve Cornish has reported to help update everyone and to help manage "Public Expectation"? It is my understanding that Southwark Council has/had an "1-Hour Removal Target" if Abandoned Motor Vehicles are found in Parks. Can you please confirm or advise? Many thanks. All best wishes Kam Message Received: Mar 03 2008, 04:57 PM
From: Steve Cornish To: Gerhold, Barry Cc: david.meagher@southwark.gov.uk Subject: RE: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W. if they go onto the main green in r.d.w. they will see it.......the downtown road entrance is best for access and removal. regards steve...f.o.r.d.w. Subject: RE: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W.
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:06:31 +0000 From: Barry.Gerhold@southwark.gov.uk To: stevecornish49@hotmail.com yes sorry, wasn't very descriptive in my email, as there is now a higher risk that the pervious bike will be burnt it requires a more urgent pick up, both have been reported, where is the exact location for the newer one? Barry Gerhold Rotherhithe Community Warden, 4 Market Place, Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ Tel: 0207 394 6540 From: Steve Cornish
Sent: 03 March 2008 16:04 To: Gerhold, Barry Subject: RE: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W. are you talking about both bikes....mentioned below? Subject: RE: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W. Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:53:08 +0000 From: Barry.Gerhold@southwark.gov.uk To: stevecornish49@hotmail.com CC: David.Meagher@southwark.gov.uk Hi Steve I made a call few hours ago to arrange for the motorcycle to be picked up, i will call up again to make it more urgent regards Barry Gerhold Rotherhithe Community Warden From: Steve Cornish
Sent: 03 March 2008 15:34 To: Meagher, David; Gerhold, Barry Cc: lorraine.smith194@btinternet.com Subject: RE: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W. Hello There is now a burnt out motorbike on russia dock woodland green that needs removal a.s.a.p. I am told it was set alight at mid-day today. the police were in the woodlands soon afterwards. not sure how they have left it regarding removal. It is not the same scooter as mentioned below. that vehicle still remains there. regards steve Subject: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W.
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:38:55 +0000 From: David.Meagher@southwark.gov.uk To: Barry.Gerhold@southwark.gov.uk CC: stevecornish49@hotmail.com G'day Barry, Can you please organise for the removal off this ASAP? Thanks for the info Steve. D From: Steve Cornish
Sent: 03 March 2008 10:57 To: rotherhithe.surreydocks.snt@met.police.uk; Rotherhithe Community Warden Service; surreydocks.snt@met.police.uk; Meagher, David Cc: stevecornish49@hotmail.com Subject: ABANDONED MOTOR SCOOTER IN R.D.W. SORRY FOR SENDING THIS TWICE....NO SUBJECT ON PREVIOUS From: stevecornish49@hotmail.com
To: rotherhithewardens@southwark.gov.uk; rotherhithe.surreydocks.snt@met.police.uk; surreydocks.snt@met.police.uk; david.meagher@southwark.gov.uk CC: stevecornish49@hotmail.com Subject: Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:51:42 +0000 Hello All, There is an abandoned motor scooter in russia dock woodland. it can be found at the back of 'boots,depo that runs parallel with waterman's walk RDW, in between st johns bridge, and alfred salter bridge. (1)...COLOUR (MAROON) (2)...MAKE (HONDA) (3)...REGISTRATION (EK55 YTD) I have removed the wires that allow the youths to 'hot wire start' STEVE CORNISH F.o.R D.W. RECOMMENDED READING
1) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland - A Case Study Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!350.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!436.entry Part (3) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!438.entry Part (4) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!486.entry Part (6) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!308.entry Part (7) : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!312.entry
2) 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 3) Southwark Fire Commander Andy Snazell : Prevention of Fires in Southwark's Parks and Open Spaces + Russia Dock Woodland (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!728.entry)
4) Southwark Council's "No Barbeque Policy" in Russia Dock Woodland Part (1) (Updated @ 2-8-2006) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!709.entry Part (2) (Updated @ 15-10-2006) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!708.entry
5) Arson + ASB Reduction Project 2006 : Russia Dock Woodland + Stave Hill Ecological Park Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!563.entry
6) Arson Attacks + Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB") Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!452.entry
7) Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland Part (1) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!710.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!711.entry Part (3) : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!176.entry Part (4) : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!218.entry 8) "Rubbish is Cause of Most Fires in SE16" : Southwark News Reader's Letter on 19-7-2007 (Page 10) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!505.entry 9) "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)
END OF PART (5)
7/20/2007 Trust for Urban Ecology ("TRUE") in Rotherhithe - Part (3) (Last Updated @ 29-4-2009) START OF PART (3)
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) Trust for Urban Ecology ("TRUE") in Rotherhithe
3) Lavender Pond's New "Local Nature Reserve" Designation Celebration + Rotherhithe Peninsula Wide Wildlife Project Launch on 10-6-2006 (Saturday) (with 2 photos) (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!668.entry)
4) Park Life - Stave Hill Ecological Park & Lavender Pond Local Nature Reserve (REACH Magazine) (May 2007 Edition) ( Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!472.entry )
5) Rotherhithe’s Wild At Heart (Southwark News @ 26-7-2007) (Page 18)
6) "Bird Boxes To Freedom" - A "Community-Building" Success Story of Rotherhithe
7) Stave Hill Ecology Park Videos of 14 March 2009 (Saturday)
Trust for Urban Ecology (TRUE)'s "Wildlife City" Project - Trust for Urban Ecology (TRUE)'s "Wildlife City" Exhibit at RHS Show on 31st March and Ist April 2009 (Artist Impression) : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/3438236012/
 - Stave Hill Ecology Park, London SE16 - Easter Volunteers Day on 11 April 2009 - TRUE's "Wildlife City" Exhibit at RHS Show on 31st March and 1st April 2009 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/3438242896/
 From: Ben Dewhurst (TRUE Manager)
To: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: Wildlife City Exhibit at RHS Greener Gardening Show
Hi Kam
TRUE is exhibiting our Wildlife City at RHS show next week on 31st March and Ist April 2009. Link below.
See attached artist impression
Hope you can make it regards
Ben
Ben Dewhurst TRUE Manager Trust for Urban Ecology Ecology Park Gatehouse Thames Path London SE10 0QZ Tel 0208 293 1904 Mobile 07801 686 031.
Registered in England as a charity 278601 and as a company limited by guarantee 1446653
Registered office: Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr, Doncaster DN4 8DB
TRUE is part of the BTCV group
http://www2.btcv.org.uk/ Connecting People with Place...Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities...Increasing Peoples Life Skills. Moorhens at Canada Water End of Albion Channel - Photos Taken on 1-3-2008
From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Barry Duckett (Canada Estate T&RA + RAC + RAHF) ; Tracy Dickinson (Rotherhithe Area Management Officer)
Cc: Cllr. Jeffrey Hook (Rotherhithe Ward + Executive Member for Community Safety) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Executive Member for Regeneration) ; Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecology Park) ; Rebeka Clark (Personal) ; Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Barry Mason (Southwark Cyclists) ; Ian Moore (Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Manager) ; David Skipper (SQSC) ; Mike Foulds (Decathlon Store Manager) ; Dr. Robert Muid (Greenland Passage Private Residents Association) ; Mark Del Canto (Brunswick Quay RA - Treasurer) ; David Frampton (Rainbow Quay Residents Committee)
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:13 PM
Subject: Docks in Rotherhithe : Barry Duckett (Chair of Canada Estate Tenants Association + Chair of Rotherhithe Angling Club) - Request for Advice & Help from Southwark Council Barry Duckett : Thank you for your email below of 24-2-2008 @ 12:02 and continual efforts in helping look after the Rotherhithe Community, including the waterways and other public open spaces. I wonder if you have been introduced to Tracy Dickinson, the replacement for Phil Murphy? I have found Tracy extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. Perhaps you may like to make direct contact with Tracy on her return from annual leave in about a week's time using her contact details below.
Tracy Dickinson - Area Management and Community Engagement
Public Realm, Chatelaine House, 186 Walworth Road, London SE17 1JJ
Tel : 02075250815
Email Address : Tracy.Dickinson@southwark.gov.uk Tracy Dickinson : Barry Duckett (Chair of Canada Estate Tenants Association + Chair of Rotherhithe Angling Club) would like some advice and help from Southwark Council as stated in his email below. I would be most grateful if you could offer your kind assistance. Please note Barry's contact details as follows:
Canada Estate Tenants Hall Tel : 020-7237-5850
Email Address : Bcduckett@aol.com On a related matter, I have noted the rubbish bins just outside Canada Water Underground Station seem to be constantly full and sometimes suffer spillage. I wonder if they are being emptied regularly or if we need more bins and/or more frequent emptying of them. I would be most grateful if you could help check it out and advise us. Many thanks.
All best wishes Kam From: Bcduckett@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: Greenland Dock : Reported "Oil Slick" + 3 Photos of Aquatic Birds + Nesting .... thanks for the email I have been round all the docks twice a day as we no longer have max houseago hes been moved to projects so I WANT TO KNOW WHOS GOING TO REPLACE HIM OR IF THEY WILL JUST LET THE DOCK GET IN A BAD STATE also we need bins on the fingers as they have taken most of them away and I am fed up picking up tesco carrier bags and rubbish from this area and by the way its does not belong to the RAC members who have been cleaning up the rubbish
Barry
From: "Barry Mason"
To: "Kam Hong Leung"
Cc: "Barry Duckett (Canada Estate T&RA + RAC + RAHF)"; "Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW)"; "Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecology Park)"; "Rebeka Clark (Site Manager - Stave Hill Ecology Park)"; "Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Executive Member for Regeneration)"; "Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward)"; "Dr. Robert Muid (Greenland Passage Private Residents Association)"; "David Frampton (Rainbow Quay Residents Committee)"; "Mark Del Canto (Brunswick Quay RA - Treasurer)"; "Redriff TA (Crime & Policing)"; "Jon Surtees (Southwark News)"; "Lindsay Burns (South London Press)" ; "The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group"
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 9:18 AM
Subject: Greenland Dock nesting pontoons Wonderful to see two great crested grebes http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/g/greatcrestedgrebe/index.asp doing their unique courtship dance on Greenland Dock at 8.30am today. Elegant aloof and beautiful birds. Two such pairs nested on Greenland Dock last year, and another - 4 chicks - on Canada Water. Another pair were yesterday to build a reedy nest on one of the round wooden island on the dock by the Redriff Road inlet. A similar nest got washed away in a rainstorm last spring - that's an occupational hazard with such low-nesting birds but our islands could do with raised circumference edges. BTCV? Best wishes. Barry From: Kam Hong Leung To: Barry Duckett (Canada Estate T&RA + RAC + RAHF) ; Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecology Park) ; Rebeka Clark (Site Manager - Stave Hill Ecology Park)
Cc: Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Executive Member for Regeneration) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Barry Mason (Southwark Cyclists) ; Dr. Robert Muid (Greenland Passage Private Residents Association) ; David Frampton (Rainbow Quay Residents Committee) ; Mark Del Canto (Brunswick Quay RA - Treasurer) ; Redriff TA (Crime & Policing) ; Jon Surtees (Southwark News) ; Lindsay Burns (South London Press) ; The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: Greenland Dock : Reported "Oil Slick" + 3 Photos of Aquatic Birds + Nesting Pontoons + 'Nesting Material' (Old Reed from Russia Dock Woodland) (?) 3 Photos taken at Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe, London SE16 on 23 February 2008 (Saturday) at around Midday.
Barry : Thank you for informing me of an "Oil Slick" from the Moby Dick Pub in Greenland Dock earlier this week per your email exchange with Cllr. Paul Noblet below. Thankfully, all seemed well when I visited the site this morning as demonstrated by the 3 below-mentioned photos. Steve : Further to your email below which I received on 15-2-2008 @ 1:00am, I have today seen something that looked like 'Nesting Material' made of Old Reed from Russia Dock Woodland that you reported on a big Nesting Pontoon in Greenland Dock as shown at the centre of the 3 photos I took this morning that can be accessed via the web link : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!163.entry It was an impressive sight watching a pair of Mute Swans flying into and out of the water as shown in the photo on the left. The number of seagulls shown in the photo on the right created a sense of "Seaside Feel" at Greenland Dock. I am pleased to report that I have seen quite a few "Happy Faces" today at Greenland Dock, watching and enjoying the wildlife in Rotherhithe.
Ben & Rebeka : Please let me know if you would like me to email you electronic copy of the photos.
A big THANK YOU to all the good, hard work by TRUE (Trust for Urban Ecology), The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland, Southwark Council and everyone else in helping to promote wildlife and the public awareness and enjoyment of them in Rotherhithe.
All best wishes Kam From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Cllr. Jenny Jones AM (GLA - Green Party Representative) ; Valerie Shawcross AM (GLA - Lambeth & Southwark) ; Cllr. Fiona Colley (GLA + Nunhead & Peckham Rye Ward) ; Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Executive Member for Regeneration) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Gill Davies (Southwark Council - Head of Environment & Housing) ; Tracy Dickinson (Rotherhithe Area Management Officer) ; Stephanie Lodge (Friends of The Earth) ; Jon Surtees (Southwark News) ; Lindsay Burns (South London Press)
Cc: Rebeka Clark (Personal) ; Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecology Park) ; Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Sally Dowman (Friend of Stave Hill)
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:49 AM
Subject: Rotherhithe : Environment, Ecology & Wildlife News Update Dear Friends
Many thanks for your continual strong support and contribution to conservation, ecology and wildlife in Rotherhithe. Some of you may have already heard that Stave Hill Ecology Park (SHEP) has decided to concentrate its effort to prepare for the £350,000 Heritage Funding Bid that has to be submitted in March 2008 and its assessment for the Green Pennants Award has been postponed until September 2008. SHED has received a good number of "Letters of Support" included that from Cllr. Jenny Jones AM, Valerie Shawcross AM, Mickey Kelly (Head Teacher of Redriff Primary School), Rotherhithe Community Council and Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum.
Please see the "Good News" emails below from Ben Dewhurst (TRUE Manager) and Steve Cornish (Chair of the Friends of Russia Dock Woodland). It is truly heartening to see the tremendous and increasing amount of collective efforts by people from all walks of life from both near and far to help make Rotherhithe a Cleaner, Greener and Safer place for all to enjoy. Some say seeing is believing and a picture says a thousand words. Please see the three attached photos taken by Sally Dowman (Friend of Stave Hill + Founder & Manager of Stave Hill Ecology Park Facebook Group) for your information.
All best wishes Kam
Hi Barry,
Message Received: Feb 17 2008, 08:01 PM
From: Sally Dowman (Friend of Stave Hill + Founder & Manager of Stave Hill Ecology Park Facebook Group) To: Beatrice Leung (Friend of Stave Hill) Subject: RE: RDW + SHEP + Rafts into Surrey Water Hello Bea, Just so you can see that the platforms are already being appreciated! Sally Message Received: Feb 15 2008, 01:00 AM
From: Steve Cornish (Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland) To: the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland@yahoogroups.com Cc: 'B.Dewhurst@btcv.org.uk' , lorraine.smith194@btinternet.com, kevin.boys@btinternet.com, jon@southwarknews.org, 'Jon.Best@southwark.gov.uk' , lisa.rajan@southwark.gov.uk, 'Paul.Noblet@southwark.gov.uk' , david.hubber@southwark.gov.uk, 'R.Hawkwood@btcv.org.uk' , r.clark@btcv.org.uk, 'Paul.Highman@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK' , jon.sheaff@southwark.gov.uk, john.syms@bt.com, 'John.Cordner@southwark.gov.uk' , 'Henry.Thompson@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK' , c.marais@btclick.com, kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk, achadborn@suffolkonline.net Subject: Rafts into Surrey Water Hello All, Yes, the nesting pontoons have started to be put into place at Surrey Water, and Greenland Dock. They have been made by volunteers at Lavander Pond, under the management of the Trust for Urban Ecology. There's a lot more to come as stated below by TRUE manager Ben Dewhurst. These new 'floating nests' will hopefully solve the territorial problems of last year where several birds were unfortunately lost. One of the things that are often overlooked is 'nesting material' for the swans. moorhens, coots, etc. We have decided to cut back the old reeds at Russia Dock Woodlands ponds, and waterways, and deposit them into Surrey Water. This was very successful last year. We will be cutting the reeds back today, and also the beginning of next week, then transferring them to Surrey Water next thursday. The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland, along with the Trust for Urban Ecology, have met this week with representatives of the nationally renowned Wildlife and Wetlands Trust to discuss the very strong possibility of getting funding through different agencies, to use the wasted rainwater from over 100 houses that run parallel with the woodlands waterways, then to contain the water in either 'eco chambers' or small ponds, strategically placed throughout the woodland, that will then feed the waterways down 'mini gully waterfalls' under 'small boardwalks' along the brick pathways. This is at an early stage, but with the backing of Southwark Council ( our local councillors have already been informed of the idea and principle) and of course the Local Community we are very hopeful of a positive outcome. Plans have already been drawn up, and will be made available to the wider community very shortly. The Wildlife and Wetlands Trust were very, very, impressed with the set up of the woodlands and felt it is an 'ideal venue' for this exciting new sustainable water supply to RDWs flourishing wildlife habitat. they were particularly impressed with our local schoolchildren being involved 'hands on' with recent long term projects, such as the making, and erecting. of over 100 bird, and bat boxes, and also their involvement with helping to make, and erect, the five school bridge sculptures under the guidance of our local surrey docks farm blacksmith (kevin boys)... Anyway, there are new and exciting things to come in and around Russia Dock Woodland and Stave Hill Eco Park very soon. So, WATCH THIS SPACE AND HELP SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS... regards steve... Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:16:32
From: b.dewhurst@btcv.org.uk Hi All Will be starting to position rafts into Surrey Water tomorrow. Will be quite a long process to get all 30-40 rafts into position but I hope we will have at least 10 in place in the next few weeks. In time for any early bird nesting regards Ben Ben Dewhurst TRUE Manager Trust for Urban Ecology Ecology Park Gatehouse Thames Path London SE10 0QZ Connecting People with Place...Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities...Increasing Peoples Life Skills. END OF PART (3)
7/16/2007 Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues (0007) (Last Updated @ 26-8-2007) START OF PART (7)
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) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!505.entry Message: Aug 25 2007, 10:47 PM
From: Steve Cornish (Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland) To: Kam Hong Leung Cc: Sue Agnew , Philip Murphy (Southwark Council Community Safety Service Area Officer), Rotherhithe Community Warden Service , Cllr. Lisa Rajan, Jonathon Toy (Southwark Council Head of Community Safety), Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT) , David Meagher (Manager - Rotherhithe Community Warden Service) , Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) , Cllr. Jeffrey Hook (Southwark Council Executive Member for Community Safety), Cllr. David Hubber, Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team , The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland , Rebeka Clark (Manager - Stave Hill Ecology Park), Terence Vialls (LFB - Dockhead), Yvonne Drake (Southwark Arson Prevention Officer), Commander Andy Snazell (LFB - Southwark), Jon Surtees (Southwark News) Subject: RE: Local Intelligence Report of 24-8-2007 (Friday) : Flytipping at the End of Downtown Road Hello Kam, Thankyou very much for bringing yet another flytipping incedent to the attention of the authorities and the general public. As always the residents that live around around russia dock woodland will be on the lookout for this "lowlife behaviour" and eventually? catch and punish those responsible?. We have c.c.t.v. all over the place now, which has cost thousands of pounds. It shouldnt be long before we have results?... the good news is that the flytipped rubbish was cleared first thing this morning. please note that the friends of russia dock woodland A.G.M. will be held at the Y.H.A. Salter road on september 26th @7.00pm...steve cornish f.o.r.d.w. chair From: Kam Hong Leung To: Sue Agnew, Philip Murphy (Southwark Council Area Communirty Safety Officer), Rotherhithe Community Warden Service Cc: Cllr Lisa Rajan , Jonathon Toy , "Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT)" , David Meagher, Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police , Cllr. Jeffrey Hook , Cllr. David Hubber , Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team , "Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) , The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland, Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecology Park), Terence Vialls (LFB-Dockhead) , Yvonne.Drake (Southwark Arson Officer), Commander Andy Snazell (LFB-Southwark), Jon Surtees (Southwark News) , Southwark News Desk Subject: Local Intelligence Report of 24-8-2007 (Friday) : Flytipping at the End of Downtown Road, near the Entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre & Russia Dock Woodland Philip : Please see the Local Intelligence Report Email below from a Downtown Resident, Sue Agnew, and offer us your assistance - especially in relation to the prompt removal of flytipping and potential Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Footage that may be available. I will hereby request Sue to contact you direct to supply further information as she sees fit. I would be most grateful if you could keep Sue and me informed of the progress. Many thanks.
Rotherhithe Community Wardens : If possible, can you please help arrange for the prompt removal of the flytipping over the weekend to help prevent "Fire Risk" that many Downtown Residents are becoming increasingly fearful of as a result of the recent arson incidents in the neighbourhood?
Sue : Thank you for your Local Intelligence Report Email below. Can you please advise what sort of rubbish has been flytipped this time and advise of the exact location? As you have requested, please note the two contact details below for your future reference. Under normal circumstances, we should contact "Southwark Council Environment Centre" direct without bothering "Phil Murphy". However, in this case, I would recommend Phil to be our first port of call for assistance because of the "Crime Surveillance CCTV" at the junction of Somerford Way and Downtown Road that Phil seems to be one of the few individuals that are aware of its existence and how to access potential CCTV Footage. I have hereby requested Phil to lend his support. I would be most grateful if you could contact Phil direct to offer further information as you see fit and to help follow up on this case. Please also help "Spread The Words" to encourage our neighbours to help promptly report any incident, real or suspected, to the authorities. It is important to get as many people as possible to join our "Collective Efforts" to improve our chance of success in combating crime in the Downtown neighbourhood. I will not be circulating and publishing a "Photo Report" this time but please keep me informed of the progress. Many thanks.
1) Philip Murphy (Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Safety Officer)
Email Address : philip.murphy@southwark.gov.uk
Mobile : 07958-474-563
Work Tel : 020-7863-3168
2) Southwark Council Environment Centre
Email Address : environment@southwark.gov.uk
Tel : 020 7525 2000
All best wishes
Kam
Message: Aug 23 2007, 07:29 PM From: "Kam Hong Leung" To: "Rajan Lisa" Cc: Valerie.Shawcross@london.gov.uk, Fiona.Colley@london.gov.uk, "Toy Jonathon" , "Murphy Philip" , "Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT)" , "Meagher David" , "Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police)" , "Hook Jeffrey" , "Noblet Paul" , "Hubber David" , "Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team" , "Rotherhithe Community Warden Service" , "Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW)" , "The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group" , R.Clark@btcv.org.uk, b.dewhurst@btcv.org.uk Subject: Re: Southwark Council Executive Member's Request : Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") and other Anti-Social Activities ("ASAs") in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW) Lisa
Thank you for your email of 22-8-2007 and prompt offer of support. I will circulate your email and that of Jonathon Toy and David Meagher below to my contacts in the Downtown & RDW Neighbourhood and request them to help "Spread The Words" - for "Public Reassurance" as well as to encourage People of Rotherhithe to remain vigilant and help promptly report any incident, real or suspected, to the authorities in our collective efforts to help build a safer, more caring and more giving Rotherhithe Community where people will want to live, visit and work. As Steve Cornish (Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland) has said in his recent emails to Cllr. Jeff Hook and Phil Murphy, a lot of good work has been done by Southwark Council, volunteers and various organisations for the Common Good. It will be very sad to let these hard-earned achievements be destroyed by a few individuals and spoil it all for the "Decent Majority". Last but certainly not least, it is extremely important to continue to build on the success of what has been achieved to date for Stave Hill Ecology Park and Russia Dock Woodland to help support the MAJOR "Heritage Lottery Funding Bid" as reported in the Stave Hill Ecology Park Newsletter (3-8-2007 Edition) - an extract is attached below for your easy reference. A successful bid will be a MAJOR "Success Story" for Southwark Council (especially in your role as a Surrey Dock Ward Councillor and Southwark Council's Executive Member for Environment & Transport), People of Rotherhithe and every park user, current and future, of Stave Hill Ecology Park and Russia Dock Woodland. There is a lot at risk and I am very pleased and grateful to see your prompt and helpful response to my recent "Request for Help" email.
I would like to take this opportunity to send you my best wishes for your forthcoming Maternity Leave. Kam
======================================== .... We've been given the go ahead to apply for Heritage Lottery Funding, and we will be applying for quite a substantial amount. Our three major spends will be the visitor centre (SHED), the site, and volunteer facilities. We will be submitting the application in March 2008, which effectively means that from now on, everything we do is connected to our bid. ....
Rebeka Clark ----- Original Message ----- Thanks and yes + was alerted to the issue by Cllr Hook earlier this week.
----- Original Message ----- G'day Lisa,
----- Original Message ----- Jonathon/Philip, Could we please have another clampdown on all this undesirable activity going on in the woodlands - things seem to have escalated in recent weeks - there are considerable problems with dumping, fires, vandalism, explosions, BBQs, antisocial behaviour and mini-motos. Things had been relatively calm but there now seems to be something different every week. I know the SNT are aware, but can we please increase warden patrols and hold some blitzes please at particularly pertinent times so that we stamp out these problems. The wardens are virtually on site, so stepping up the level of activity should not be difficult. Best regards, Cllr Lisa Rajan Please note that from the beginning of September 07, I will be on maternity leave. Cllr Paul Noblet will be deputising for me in my absence, and if you have any further enquiries after this date, please direct them to him. Message: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:30 pm
From: Steve Cornish To: Philip.Murphy@southwark.gov.uk Subject: RE: Globe Pond Hello phil,
Many thanks for actioning our request for a new lifebouy at globe pond to replace the one which was burnt out last wednesday.
As usual Jim Broadribs (small works team) were on the scene the very next day to survey the damage, and a new lifebouy was put in place last friday, with the damaged support frame also painted. Globe Pond is being environmentally worked on as we speak with many local people applauding recent events. i.e new chalk banks, new kingfisher nests, plus planting. This immediate action sends out a strong message.
Many Thanks
Steve....
From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT) ; David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Wardens) ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Rotherhithe Community Wardens
Cc: Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary) ; Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer) ; Beverley Robinson (YHA-London Thameside Manager) ; Yvonne Drake (Southwark Arson Officer) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward + Chair of Rotherhithe Community Council) ; The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:09 AM
Subject: Invitation to The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland ("FRDW") Annual General.Meeting ("AGM") on 26th September 2007 (Wednesday) at the London Thameside Youth Hostel starting at 7:00pm Dear Friends
PC Richard Skinner used to be a regular attendee of the FRDW AGM until his departure in April 2007. Please note the above-mentioned date and start time of the next FRDW AGM which representatives of Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team and Rotherhithe Community Wardens are cordially invited to attend. It may be a wonderful opportunity for PC Sam Quinn to meet some "locals" especially in view of the apparent recent increase in Arson, Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes ("RAMs) , Illegal BBQ and Noisy Youth Gatherings in RDW at night times. Please contact Steve Cornish (Email Address: stevecornish49@hotmail.com) (Mobile : 07947-275-386) direct for further information including the potential opportunity to schedule a time for discussions on "Community Safety Issues".
Please note that I have sent a separate invitation to Yvonne Drake (Southwark Council's Arson Reduction Officer) via my email below.
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: Kam Hong Leung Cc: The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group ; Jon Surtees (Southwark News) ; Southwark News Desk ; Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary)
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 11:36 PM
Subject: The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland ("FRDW") Annual General.Meeting ("AGM") on 26th september 2007 (Wednesday) at the London Thameside Youth Hostel starting at 7:00pm Yvonne & Mike : I know that Steve Cornish, Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland, is especially keen to invite both of you to attend the AGM in response to the significant "Public Interest" that has recently been generated on "Arsons" and "Rotherhithe Wildlife". Please see the invitation email below from Steve Cornish which I am resending herewith to ensure that it reaches you. Please contact Steve direct as you see fit. ..... All best wishes
Kam
Message: Aug 17 2007, 02:26 PM From: "Steve Cornish" Subject: RDW AGM on 26-9-2007 Subject: friends of russia dock woodland A.G.M. Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:26:06 +0000 Hello Everyone,
The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland A.G.M will be held on wednesday 26th september 2007, at the London Thameside Youth Hostel (Y.H.A.), 20 Salter Road, London SE16 5PR @ 7.00PM... all are welcome. We will be issueing an agenda, and a reminder nearer the date. Many Thanks Steve Cornish (F.O..R.D.W.) chair
Message: Aug 15 2007, 11:37 AM Thankyou phil, I have checked this morning and all rubbish has been cleared. unfortunately one of the lifebouy containers at globe pond was set on fire last night causing damage to the tree and grass verge overlooking the pond. Globe pond is currently being worked on by t.r.u.e. and their volunteers, with new chalk banks being constructed which have kingfisher nests incorporated in them. We cannot allow bad news to outshine all the good news in the woodland. Can you arrange for jim broadrib to replace a new lifebouy a.s.a.p. please. regards....steve
From: Philip Murphy Hi steve,
Sorry about the state of RDW. I have informed Parks who will in turn get Quadron down as a matter of urgency to clean up the mess.
Thanks
From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Jonathon Toy (Southwark Council Head of Community Safety) ; Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer) ; Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT) ; David Meagher (Rotherhithe Community Wardens)
Cc: Valerie Shawcross AM (GLA - Lambeth & Southwark) ; Cllr. Fiona Colley (GLA + Nunhead & Peckham Rye Ward) ; Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) ; 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) ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Rotherhithe Community Wardens ; Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 1:23 AM
Subject: Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") and other Anti-Social Activities ("ASAs") in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW) Jonathon, Phil, Neil & David
Further to my email of last night (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!486.entry ), I am writing again to report on the continual, and mostly nocturnal (from about 10pm to 00:30am) RAMs' activities in RDW. Every cloud has a silver lining. The rain tonight seemed to have dampened the RAMs from racing in RDW a bit until their unwelcome return from around 11pm which has continued for over an hour. I have also heard the occassional female voice/screaming in addition to the equally loud noise made by the motorbikes. I share the increasing concern of my neighbours and other park users that arsons, flytipping, RAMs and some other ASA's have risen sharply in the Downtown and RDW neighbourhood recently. Some of these noticeable recent increase in crimes and ASAs could at least in part been caused by the "Dispersal Zone" in The Four Squares Estate in Bermondsey, Slippers Place Estate, Kirby Estate and Millpond Estae that came into effect since 16 July 2007 (Web Link : http://rotherhithe0003.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4337256240820D27!143.entry). I am blindcopying this email to all the RCSF Members in the Downtown neighbourhood to encourage them to be extra vigilant and help promptly report any crime and other anti-social behaviour, real or suspected, to the police. I also hereby encourage them to help "Spread The Words" to promote "Public Understanding" as well as rally "Public Support" for our collective efforts to combat crime in our neighbourhood. I have added below web links to the current laws regarding RAMs as well as specific reports and correspondence regarding RAMs in RDW.
Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") Part (1) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!228.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!242.entry
* See "Top Cop Backs Mini-Motorbike Motion" in Southwark News @ 12-1-2006 Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!305.entry
* See "Don't Buy Your Kids Minibikes for Xmas" in Southwark News @ 15-12-2005 Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!225.entry
* "Combating Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("CRAM") Campaign" + Recommended Crime Reporting Procedures Part (1) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!207.entry Part (2) : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!189.entry All best wishes
Kam
Message: Tuesday Aug 14, 2007 12:07 pm
From: Steve Cornish (Chair of the Friends of Russia Dock Woodland)
To: Cllr. Jeffrey Hook (Rotherhithe Ward + Southwark Council Executive Member for Community Safety)
Cc: Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward + Southwark Council Executive Member for Environment & Transport), Yvonne Drake (Southwark Council Arson Officer), Philip Murphy (Southwark Council Community Safety Area Officer for Bermondsey & Rotherhithe), Paul Highman (Southwark Park + RDW), Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team, Rotherhithe Community Wardens,
Clive Ivil (Quadron Services); Lorraine Smith (Secretary of The Friends of Russia Dock Wooodland) (Source Web Link : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland/message/1219 )
Hello mr Hook,
I have just returned from the woodland where a number of local residents have raised serious concerns about the amount of rubbish that is strewn all across the R.D.W. green. This has once again been caused by people lighting indescriminate B.B.Qs over the weekend, then leaving their rubbish piled up against the seating areas before going home?...there are also many burnt out areas of grass where the B.B.Q.s were situated. not to mention the amount of tescos trollies that are scattered about the woodland that were used to get the food and drink to the green and just left there. These always end up in the ponds/waterways where the trust for urban ecology have to wade in to get them out.
I have lost count the amount of times that i have e.mailed you to get this activity stopped. As mentioned before these dangerous and illegal fires need to be stopped immediately. The wardens are only metres away from this area and the B.B.Qs go on all day, so there is absolutely no excuse for you not to solve this very basic problem. It is now tuesday and the rubbish is still all over the green. There is a lot of good work being done in the woodlands by the council, quadron, local volunteers, f.o.r.d.w & t.r.u.e. but this weekly problem keeps spoiling the good work carried out by those mentioned above.
STEVE CORNISH... F.O.R.D.W.
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