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14/10/2006 Special Events & Projects : Index of ContentSpecial Events & Projects – Master Index
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Part (001) : From Parts 001 to Parts 020
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Part (002) : From Parts 021
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01) RCSF Website Categories & Master Index
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02) RCSF's Profile & Major Events
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27/08/2006 Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Project (Part 1)(Updated @ 22-10-2006)START OF PART (1)
Photo taken on 23-7-2005 at the "Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access" Crime Hot Spot with The Redriff Road Red Bridge Underpass at Howland Quay as the background. From Left to Right : Stephen Eighteen (Southwark News Reporter) + Barry Duckett (Chair of Canada Estate Tenants & Residents Association + Chair of Rotherhithe Angling Club) + Steve Cornish (Chair of Russia Dock Woodland + Chair of Downtown Defence Campaign)
Recommended Reading 1) Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Project
Part (2) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!146.entry
2) Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland
Part (1) : Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!710.entry Part (2) : Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!711.entry
Part (3) : Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!176.entry
Part (4) : Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!218.entry
Rotherhithe Community Council (“RCC”) : Cleaner, Greener & Safer (“CGS”) Funding Projects 2006-7
A RCC’s CGS Funding Application Workshop took place at the RCC Meeting on 17-10-2006. 45 Projects have been chosen by the “Screening Group” with a “Total Value of £1,223,667” bidding for around £300,000 available for the “Winning Projects” which are expected to be selected and announced at the RCC Meeting on 29-11-2006 (Wednesday) that is scheduled to take place at Redriff Primary School at Salter Road, Surrey Docks, London SE16 6QW starting at 7:00pm Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access Surveillance & Public Safety CCTV Project (RCC Ref. CGS449) Funding Bid Amount : £34,500
Bidder : Andy Bonnici, Deputy Centre Manager, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Bid Status : One of the 45 “Screened” Projects (RCC Ref. CGS449) Southwark Council Officers’ Recommendation from the “Screening Meeting” : To focus on improved lighting and design due to revenue implication (i.e. “Ongoing Cost” rather than “One-Off Capital Funding”) of CCTV.
Web Link for further information: http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!794.entry
STATEMENT OF CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION ON 11-10-2006
Further to the Notification Email below of 10-10-2006 @ 12:37 PM, please note the necessary correction that the proposed CCTV Project has only passed the initial “Screening Process” for suitability of further consideration and none of the competing projects have yet been “Short-Listed” as reported yesterday. The “RCC Cleaner, Greener, Safer Scheme” is intended for allocating “Capital Grant” to competing projects and does not have the power to grant any associated “Revenue Funding” that may be required which is vital for the “Ongoing Costs” for the proposed CCTV System. Hopefully, critical issues regarding this proposed CCTV Project, and perhaps more importantly the reasons for the proposal and what are the expected benefits can be raised and discussed at the “Cleaner, Greener, Safer Workshop” on 17-10-2006 (Tuesday). There is a strong likelihood that instead of an outright implementation of a CCTV System, RCC may decide that the main focus of the proposed scheme should be on securing “Improved Public Street Lighting” and “Designing Out Crime” in the first instance and as the “Quick Deliverables”, as this will have the biggest expected “positive” impact in the short-term while keeping the option open for further potential development which may ultimately lead to the implementation of a CCTV System with the help of a “Multi-Agency Community Safety Partnership” involving Local People, Local Businesses, Rotherhithe Police and Southwark Council.
Message Received: Oct 10 2006, 12:37 PM
From: "Kam Hong Leung" Subject: Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access CCTV Project : Rotherhithe Community Council ("RCC") Cleaner, Green, Safer Funding Application Workshop on 17-10-2006 (Tuesday) from 8:05pm to 8:55pm Dear Friends
Some GREAT News !
I am pleased to report that Phil Murphy of Southwark Council has advised me today that this important Rotherhithe Community Safety Project that is expected to bring real and tangible benefits to a huge number of Local Residents and Local Business has been short-listed. Please note that should this project be successful in winning the RCC’s “Cleaner, Greener, Safer Funding”, there is likely to be a caveat that some sort of “Multi-Agency Partnership Arrangements” may be necessary to help ensure a successful project implementation and its on-going success – involving Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Tesco Surrey Quays, Local Tenants & Residents Associations, etc.
This project and other ones competing for the funding will be presented/discussed at the next Rotherhithe Community Council ("RCC") Meeting on 17-10-2006 (Tuesday) at the “Cleaner, Greener, Safer Workshop” that is scheduled to run from 8:05pm to 8:55pm at Surrey Docks Water Sports Centre, Rotherhithe SE16 1LL. If you wish to help this project to win the intensely competitive RCC funding bid, please make every effort to lend your support by attending the Workshop during which a Straw Poll (by Show of Hands) may be taken as an indication of “Public Support” for the various short-listed projects although the outcome will not be binding on the Southwark Councillors who will make the ultimate decisions. Please find attached a copy of the RCC Meeting Agenda for your easy reference.
Please help “Spread The Words” by circulating this email to your other local contacts to keep them updated and rally support. Some background information on this “Multi-Agency Community Safety Partnership” project can be accessed via the web link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!794.entry All best wishes
Kam From: Martin Cakebread
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland] Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access CCTV Project : RCC Cleaner, Green, Safer Award Funding Application 2006
Hi Kam
Hope all is well,
Can i add our support from the Conservative Party too pls.
Martin Cakebread - Chairman
Message Received: Aug 24 2006, 09:04 AM Kam,
Thank you very much for the information. I am putting the final touches to the application and will send it in some time next week. I will attach a copy of the DFT report and recommendations on the area from Dennis Thurgood with the application.
Kind Regards
Andrew Bonnici From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 12:49 AM
Subject: Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access CCTV Project : RCC Cleaner, Green, Safer Award Funding Application 2006
Andy
Thank you for the email below and championing for this important Community Safety project. As requested, please see below a list of people and groups that I am aware of that support this initiative :
All 10 Attendees (in alphabetical order of surname) at the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Steering Group Meeting on 18-7-2006 (RCSF Blog Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!719.entry)
- Mark Del Canto (Treasurer - Brunswick Quay Residents Association)
- Sergeant Roy Dawson (Manager - Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team)
- Vicky Green (Downtown)
- Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) - Kam Hong Leung (Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum)
- Ian McKay (Norway Dock Residents Association)
- David Meagher (Manager - Rotherhithe Community Wardens) - Tok Ogunbiyi (Redriff Tenants Association)
- George Wells (Baltic Quay)
- Kath Whittam (Vice Chair - Bywater Residents Association) 6 Other Supporters (in alphabetical order of surnames) :
- Cllr. Fiona Colley (Greater London Assembly)
- Steve Cornish (Chair of Downtown Defence Campaign, Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland + Vice Chair of Rotherhithe Angling Club)
- Barry Duckett (Chair of Canada Estate Tenants & Residents Association + Chair of Rotherhithe Angling Club)
- Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward & Southwark Council's Executive Member for Environment & Transport)
- Dennis Thurgood (Southwark Council's Interim CCTV Manager)
- Lewis White (Southwark Council's Project Manager) .... Kam
Message Received: Aug 23 2006, 02:34 PM Kam,
I am just finalising the application for the Cleaner green safer award. They have asked about parties who have shown support this initiative, can you supply me a list of the people and groups that are in support of the initiative?
Regards
Andrew Mifsud-Bonnici
Deputy Centre Manager
Tel:020 7237 5282
Fax: 020 7252 1772 Message Received: Jul 20 2006, 11:34 AM Hi Kam
Good to hear that a camera is being suggested for this spot. The responses to Val's crime survey last year showed that the underpass is an area where many people feel particularly vulnerable.
I've attached a copy of Val's report for those who are new to the area. Good luck with the CGS bid.
Regards Fiona Colley The Greater London Authority Tel: 020 7983 4097
Message Received: Jul 19 2006, 01:52 PM From: "Kam Hong Leung" To: "Andy Bonnici (Surrey Quays)" , "Lewis White" Subject: RE: Greenland Dock - underpass below Redriff Road - suggested CCTV camera project. Lewis : .... I guess it will suffice if the meeting will be attended by representatives from Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Southwark Council and Rotherhithe Police including a CCTV Specialist like Dennis Thurgood as you have suggested. If Local Tenants and Residents Group is required or preferred, I would recommend for Mark del Canto, Treasurer of Brunswick Quay Residents Association and Barry Duckett (Chair of Canada Estate Tenants & Residents Association and Rotherhithe Angling Club, to be invited to join the “Greenland Dock Underpass CCTV Action Group”. Mark del Canto has responded positively to my request yesterday for his potential input and he told me that he is also happy to help with the Rotherhithe Community Council’s “Cleaner Greener and Safer Funding” application if that can help our project to succeed. Andy : Can you please represent the “Rotherhithe Community” for this important project which is your good “idea” in the first place, including the Rotherhithe Community Council’s “Cleaner Greener and Safer Funding” application ? Please contact Mark del Canto, Treasurer of Brunswick Quay Residents Association, direct should you wish to invite his assistance.
Please keep me updated of the progress and let me know should you require further input from me. Many thanks.
All best wishes
Kam
Message Received: Jul 19 2006, 11:55 AM Dear Kam,
I have replied to Andrew Bonnici regarding the suggested camera, and have copied my reply to yourself and Cllr Rajan and appropriate colleagues. Any such meeting will be have to small in size and limited to those with a direct interest, for security reasons.
..... The costs of future maintenance of any additional CCTV proposals will have to be flagged up at the time of submitting the application for Cleaner Greener and Safer funds,and would have to be considered accordingly.
I hope this is of help.
Regards, Lewis White
Message Received: Jul 19 2006, 11:23 AM Dear Andrew, Further to your original email about this subject, I have discussed this with Dennis Thurgood. The council have no current resources available for this camera. He will take a look at the area and come back to me with his ideas as to feasibility. Under the circumstances, the best way forward would be for Kam or yourself to send in an application for Cleaner Greener and Safer funding under the current round of bidding for the Rotherhithe CGS funding. I have already requested that a form be sent to Kam. Please let me know if you yourself would like a form.
Your suggestion of a site meeting is very welcome, and I will contact Dennis and appropriate parties. It is important that we get a fairly accurate idea of the likely cost of this camera, so that you or Kam can include a realistic budget in the application.
I will copy this response to Jon Sheaff, Parks manager, and Max Houseago, waterways officer, in view of the fact that the underpass emerges at Greenland Dock, in order to seek their views.
I will come back to you with some suggested dates.
Yours sincerely, Lewis White From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 12:25 AM
Subject: Crime Surveillance CCTV Project for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock : More Key Supporters + On-Going Revenue Costs Andy
Thank you for copying me on your email below to Cllr Lisa Rajan. Our project has been raised at the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Steering Group Meeting on 18-7-2006 and please note the following for your information:
1) Sergeant Roy Dawson (Manager of Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team) (Email: surreydocks.snt@met.police.uk) is supportive of the project and declared that he will be happy to help push the project forward.
2) Cllr. David Hubber (Email: david.hubber@southwark.gov.uk ) is supportive of the project and advised that Rotherhithe Community Council may also be allocated "Revenue Expenditure Power" that may help secure the ongoing funding need for the proposed CCTV project should that materialise.
3) Mark Del Canto (Treasurer of Brunswick Quay Residents Association) (Email: sales@ipl-london.co.uk ) is ready and wiating to lend his support. For example, to work with you/SQSC to submit the formal funding application and related issues.
Please contact them direct as you/SQSC see fit.
All best wishes Kam
Message Received: Jul 18 2006, 10:06 AM From: "Andy Bonnici (Surrey Quays)" To: Lisa.Rajan@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK Cc: "Lewis White (Southwark Council - Project Manager)" , "Kam Hong Leung" Subject: Greenland Dock CCTV Lisa,
Sorry for the delay in my replying to your email as I was not in work yesterday. I totally agree that the positioning and monitoring of any camera's installed is key to the success of reducing crime and the fear of crime.
It is imperative that is positioning is looked at by someone with more experience in these matters such as Dennis Thurgood, who was the consultant involved in the installation in Albion Channel Camera's. At the moment the centres coverage of the area allows us to see up to the underpass but not through it to Greenland Dock. We would be happy to allow Southwark to sight camera on the building if this was the best location for it. As regards monitoring of the new camera's I am not sure of the data protection aspects of a third part monitoring land not under their control, but issues like that could be easily resolved. I think the next step would be on meeting to resolve how we can proceed.
Regards
Andrew Mifsud-Bonnici
Deputy Centre Manager
Tel:020 7237 5282
Fax: 020 7252 1772
From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Lewis White (Southwark Council - Project Manager) ; Andy Bonnici (Surrey Quays)
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 12:28 AM
Subject: Re: Request for Additional Crime Surveillance CCTV Coverage for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock + Revenue Costs for CCTV's at Albion Channel and RDW Lisa and Lewis
Thank you very much for your prompt and positive response emails below.
Many People of Rotherhithe regularly walk under the Redriff Road Red Bridge in addition to those residents of Greenland Dock and Brunswick Quay. It is heartening to see the warm welcome to this latest Community Safety initiative by Andy Bonnici/Surrey Quays Shopping Centre ("SQSC"). In view of some SQSC-specific questions raised by Lisa in her email below, It may be best for Andy Bonnici / SQSC to continue to "own" this initiative and work directly with Lisa, Lewis or other Southwark Council's representatives, including the completion and submission of the Rotherhithe Community Council's CGS Scheme Application Form, to try to turn this great "idea" into a "reality". Should this project succeed, it will be another wonderful "Success Story" of a our "Multi-Agency Partnership" for combating "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe.
I have noted Lisa's concern about vandalism of low-lying CCTV. Perhaps, it may be relatively safe to attach a CCTV right in the middle of underside of the Redriff Road Red Bridge to maximise its area of coverage and protection from vandalism for it seems fairly difficult to get at it at this suggested location. I trust Dennis Thurgood will be one of the best CCTV advisors to help us on the technical aspects of this proposed project.
Lisa mentioned in her email below regarding CGS scheme grants for one-off capital improvements that cannot cover revenue costs (cost of monitoring, maintenance etc) that would be needed for a CCTV scheme. Can you please advise if revenue costs have been secured for the newly installed Crime Surveillance CCTV's along Albion Channel and in Russia Dock Woodland ?
Andy : Could you please make direct contact with Lisa to help take this initiative forward?
Many thanks.
All best wishes Kam
----- Original Message -----
From: Rajan, Lisa
To: Kam Hong Leung ; Hook, Jeffrey
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: RCSF : Formal Request for Additional Crime Surveillence CCTV Coverage for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock
Kam/Andy
I think the idea is a very good one, and I know that there are several residents of Greenland Quay who use the underpass who are also highly concerned about community safety on the route from the shopping centre through to the dock. I see no reason why local residents couldn't submit a bid for some Cleaner Greener Safer money to be spent in this way - ideas for schemes will be invited over the summer and at the next meeting of Rotherhithe Community Council on the 6th Sept. This sort of idea meets all the criteria for the CGS scheme and would make a good suggestion. It is not for councillors to propose, because it's supposed to be community/residents that put their ideas forward (and partly because councillors make the decision), but perhaps Kam you would be prepared to propose it?
There are some practical aspects that would need to be addressed - the positioning of any cameras is key because if they are too low they would be vandalised and if they are too high they would not cover the vulnerable underpass area because the angle would be too shallow. This is a key consideration in how effective they could be. Would the shopping centre / Tescos consider siting additional cameras on their buildings that can achieve the viewing angles required and are yet out of the reach of vandals? Or repositioning any existing cameras that could achieve the required angle? And there is also the issue of monitoring the pictures from the cameras... perhaps some sort of joint venture could be proposed, as the CGS scheme grants one-off capital improvements but unfortunately cannot cover revenue costs (cost of monitoring, maintenance etc), and both would be needed for a CCTV scheme of this kind.
I am happy to explore these ideas further with Andy.
Best regards, Cllr Lisa Rajan ----- Original Message ----- From: White, Lewis
To: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 10:48 AM
Subject: RE: Kam's request for Additional CCTV Coverage for Public Passage under Redriff Road between Surrey Quays & Greenland Dock Dear Kam,
Application forms for the coming round of the Cleaner, Greener and Safer programme are now available. I will arrange for one to be sent to you. Instructions for return are included on the form. This is the agreed method by which bid for CGS funding are to be submitted.
Please let me know your address. I can send you an electronic copy if you so wish by email.
I will ascertain if the council have any current plans for this underpass area, and will get back to Andrew Bonnici and let him know. I will advise you at the same time.
Regrds,
Lewis White
Project Manager ----- Original Message -----
From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 2:06 PM
Subject: RCSF : Formal Request for Additional Crime Surveillence CCTV Coverage for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock Jeff & Lisa
In your roles as the Local Councillors for Rotherhithe Ward and Surrey Docks Ward respectively as well as the newly created role of Jeff as Southwark Council's Executive Member for Community Safety, I wish to bring to your attention the request email below from Andy Bonnici, Deputy Centre manager of Surrey Quays Shopping Centre.
I fully endorse and support Andy's request, having heard the many expression of concerns by Local Residents of both wards, both via RCSF and at the Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Steering Group Meetings. I have also received repeated expression of concerns and requests for help from representatives of nearby Tenants & Residents Associations of the like of Barry Duckett (Chair of Canada Estate & Tenants Association) and Mark Del Canto (Treasurer of Brunswick Quays Residents Association). Only yesterday, I have witnessed with some 10+ passer-bys a Police Constable who stopped and searched a teenager for drugs halfway between Howland Quays & Greenland Dock at around 8pm.
In view of the large number of Rotherhithe Residents who are likely to be benefited from the proposed extention of Crime Surveillence Camera Coverage as proposed by Andy today that is beyond reasonable doubt of its powerful potential in helping to combat "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in a wide area of Rotherhithe, I would like to hereby make a formal request for Andy's request to be considered for the Rotherhithe Community Council's Cleaner, Greener & Safer Annual Budget for 2006-7 or alternative funding sources that you may be able to help secured for this proposed project. I would be most grateful if you can help champion our "Common Cause" and let us have your official response at your earliest convenience.
As always, please let me know should you require further infortmation or other assistance.
All best wishes
Kam
----- Original Message -----
To: White, Lewis
Cc: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 12:37 PM
Subject: Additional Camera Coverage
Lewis,
Do you know if the council are considering extending the coverage of their CCTV system to include the passage between Greenland dock and the Shopping centre, as this seems to be an area of extremely high antisocial activity. We have received numerous requests from the Police in relation to robbery's, mugging etc coming from this area as our CCTV covers up to the underpass. If the council do not have any plans for this area may I suggest that this be considered.
Regards
Andrew Mifsud-Bonnici
Deputy Centre Manager
Tel:020 7237 5282
Fax: 020 7252 1772 END OF PART (1)
24/07/2006 Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland (Part 2) (Updated @ 23-10-2006) START OF PART (2)
RECOMMENDED READING
1) Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland
2) VIIDO + Crimestoppers Police Appeal On-line Search Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001a.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!13812BBE54BAD78D!481.entry
Kam, There is no useful footage of the incident or suspects I’m afraid. The tree inspection of the whole area took place on Friday 13th , the quotation has been received and orders have been issued to the tree contractor to do the work so I am expecting some action in the next two weeks. Regards Dennis
Cc: (Name Withheld for Protection); Gill Davies (Southwark Council - Director of Environment & Leisure) ; Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer) ; Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Jeff Hook (Rotherhithe Ward) ; Jon Sheaff (Southwark Parks Manager) ; Lewis White (Southwark Council - Project Manager) ; John Yuill (Lighting) ; Eddie R Henry (Southwark Council - Senior Lighting Engineer) ; Southwark Street Lighting ; Chris Rice (Southwark Parks & Sport) ; Steve Cornish (DDC, FRDW + RAC) ; Barry Duckett (Canada Estate T&RA + RAC + RAHF) ; David Meagher (R. Wardens) ; Fr Andrew Doyle (Holy Trinity) ; Ian Moore (Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Manager) ; Andy Bonnici (Surrey Quays) ; Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) ; Rotherhithe Community Wardens ; Rotherhithe Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Sergeant Alastair Irvine (Rotherhithe SNT) ; Sergeant Neil McCluskey (Surrey Docks SNT) ; PC Richard Skinner (SD SNT) ; Valerie Shawcross AM (GLA - Lambeth & Southwark) ; Cllr. Fiona Colley (GLA + Nunhead & Peckham Rye Ward)
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 10:05 PM
Subject: Rotherhithe CCTVs Official Update on 21-10-2006 : Russia Dock Woodland + Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water)
Dennis : Thank you for all your help and informative email report below. Please keep me updated on future development as soon as possible so that I can in turn inform the RCSF Members and request them to help "Spread The Words" - especially regarding the "Missing CCTV Signs" and "CCTV Reference Numbers (and "Corresponding Site Locations")". I am also keen to know if there is any CCTV footage taken of the two recently reported Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB") incidents that have adversely affected the (Name Withheld for Protection) Family. The trees at the end of Lady Dock Path that joins to the Public Footpath in Russia Dock Woodland seem to have become overgrown and are blocking a lot of Public Street Lighting, and perhaps disrupt the CCTV Coverage also, at this notorious "Crime Hot Spot". Can you please advise if a "Tree Inspection" has taken place for the Russia Dock Woodland CCTV on 13-10-2006 together with the trees around the CCTVs along Albion Channel? If not, whether one will take place? I am copying this email to Rotherhithe Police as you have requested, (Name Withheld for Protection), Steve Cornish (Chair of The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland) and a few other Key Contacts. I will separately write to "The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland E-Discussion Group", without disclosing (Name Withheld for Protection)'s name for the protection of him and his family, since the two (Name Withheld for Protection)'s ASB incidents last week seemed to have caused significant "Public Interest".
All best wishes Kam Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:34 PM
Subject: RE: RISK ALERT : Downtown + Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : CCTV Problem (?) + Two Eggs and Fireworks Incidents on 17 and 19 October 2006
Hi Kam, Thanks for the raising the matter highlighted by (Name Withheld for Protection). I am investigating the circumstances and will provide a response when I have all the details. After the camera poles have been painted they will also be provided with a camera number label which will improve operational effectiveness when callers are able to refer to the unique camera number. Please reassure your Rotherhithe police contact that I am investigating so that we do not duplicate effort.
I met with the council contractor on Friday and raised the issue of missing signs and unpainted poles and he has promised to address this issue once the signs and labels have been made by the sign shop the week after next. I met the tree officer on 13th and I am awaiting her quotation for undertaking the necessary tree works. I have pointed out that to obtain effective views at the South end of Surrey Water it would be necessary to fell at least one tree and at Albion channel one further small tree. I believe that she wishes to discuss the prospect with Oliver Stutter and I assume that he will consult the group before taking a decision.
Finally, some remedial work is imminent at Albion Channel which will involve the provision of a further pole a little distance away from the new camera so that the microwave link can be relocated to improve transmission performance which is currently being detrimentally affected by the copse of trees adjacent to Decathlon.
Regards Dennis
Cc: Cllr. Jeff Hook (Rotherhithe Ward) ; Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Gill Davies (Southwark Council - Director of Environment & Leisure) ; Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer) ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; David Meagher (R. Wardens) ; Rotherhithe Community Wardens ; Dennis Thurgood (Interim CCTV Manager) ; Dennis Thurgood (E-mail) ; Nick Costin (Manager - Parking, CCTV & Street Metal Works) ; Andy Bonnici (Surrey Quays)
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:04 PM
Subject: Surrey Water CCTV : Public Warning Signs for 2 Cameras Lewis : Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") have made a unwelcome return over the weekend. I did not seem to have further news since your last email below of 1-9-2006. Can you please let me have an update? Many thanks.
All best wishes Kam From: Kam Hong Leung To: David Meagher (R. Wardens) Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:54 PM Subject: Re: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Youth Gang Activities & Suspected Underage Drinking + CCTV Surveillance + Recommended (Crime) Reporting Procedures (CCTV + Police) David : Thank you for the response email below. I did not call the CCTV Control Room for 2 reasons: 1) It was after 10pm by the time I got home from work and it was rather dark in RDW. I was not sure if the CCTV will work under rather poor light condition. Can you please arrange for the CCTV footage to be checked out for the teenagers in question seemed to have be hanging out in RDW for quite sometime last Friday, 15-9-2006. 2) The teenagers seemed to be doing no harm except making a lot of noise, running around and chasing each other in RDW. I was not sure if I should be reporting such incident as an "Emergency" rather than filing a "Local Intelligence Report" like what I have done today. Even if I have called the police and report it as an "Emergency Incident", it would likely to be a waste of my time or worse basing on my crime reporting experience as I and other RCSF Members have reported on numerous occassions. Furthermore, I am always glad to see people using and enjoying RDW and other "Public Open Spaces" - provided they do not do any harm or cause "Fear of Crime" in the neighbourhood. As part of our "Collective Learning Exercise", I would be grateful if you can help to clarify the "CCTV Survelliance Capability at Poor Lighting Conditions" and the "Recommended (Crime) Reporting Procedures" under such a scenario for my future reference and help clarify it for other RCSF Members many of whom are as unsure as I am. Last but certainly not least, please take my latest "Local Intelligence Report" into account in planning the foot patrol of the Rotherhithe Community Wardens, especially on mild and dry evenings. I am sure no one wants a repeat of what happened to Manuel Dessolis three years ago. Many thanks. All best wishes Kam Message : Sep 17 2006, 06:26 PM From: "Meagher, David" To: kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk Subject: Re: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Youth Gang Activities & Suspected Underage Drinking + CCTV Kam,
From: Kam Hong Leung Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:08 PM
Subject: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Youth Gang Activities & Suspected Underage Drinking + CCTV + Dangerous & Slippery Footbridges + Anti-Motorcycle Gates + Faulty Street Light + Japanese Knotweed Dear Friends : Some of us may note that 21-9-2006 will be the 3rd Anniversary of the near-fatal Youth Gang Attack on Manuel Dessolis at the road junction where Lady Dock Path joins RDW that shocked the Rotherhithe Community (Web Link for more information : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!118.entry ). Many of us have since worked even closer and harder together to help combat "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe and have achieved many real, tangible results - like the recent installation of new CCTVs, Anti-Motorbike Barrier Gates, etc.
Unfortunately, "Youth Gang" is still a very real threat to Community Safety as indicated by the Southwark News Report on 14-9-2006 (Page 1 and 3) of a gang of 25-strong South East Asian Gang that attacked a 17-year old male at Salter Road's Astroturf football pitch on 5-9-2006 (Tuesday) between 10:15pm and 10:30pm, reportedly involving the use of small swords, that led to serious injury suffered by the victim.
Further to my recent "Local Intelligence Report" on the apparent resurgence of "Youth Gang Activities" in RDW, I am writing to report of the latest "Youth Gang Activities" along the Public Footpath that was previously known as "Waterman's Walk" in RDW in the evening on 15-9-2006 (Friday) that involved some 10 - 20 teenage males and females. I saw them roaming, drinking and shouting in RDW at around 9:45pm and quickly took a detour to avoid running into them. I do not know when they first started gathering in RDW where they seemed to remain, with suspected underage drinking, until around 11:30pm. I saw some discarded drink cans/bottles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) when I walked along the length of "Waterman's Walk" yesterday. I saw, among other things, a Durex packet in the middle of the public footpath and two smashed Smirnoff Vodka bottles at the Anti-Motorbike Barrier Gate at the Moby Dick Underpass. There used to be regular "Youth Gang Activities" along "Waterman's Walk" almost every Friday evening until the near fatal attack on Manuel Dessolis on 21-9-2003. I would like to hereby request both Rotherhithe Police and Rotherhithe Community Wardens to help prevent RDW from becoming a "No Go Zone" once again.
I would also like to hereby report some recent progress and positive development in RDW, mostly thanks to Jon Sheaff, Chris Rice, Jim Broadrib, Lewis White, Denise Thurgood, Eddie Henry and John Yuvill of Southwark Council: a) Crime Surveillance & Public Safety CCTV + Public Warning Signs
All seem to be in good working order and Southwark Council's CCTV Control Room has already got some recent footage of RAMs (Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles) and asked for public support to try get better quality footage by dialling (020 7407 9553) when RAMs are seen near the CCTV. Some Tree Trimming may be required, especially near the road junction where Lady Dock Path joins RDW to maximise "Public Street Lighting" and "CCTV Surveillance" along Lady Dock Path. .......
Some Outstanding Projects - see Email below of 3-9-2006 @ 4:21pm using the same numbering unless otherwise stated:
5) CCTV Public Warning Signs at Surrey Water (Lewis White to help ?)
6) Potential Tree Trimming Work to Empower CCTV Coverage : RDW and Albion Channel (especially at Surrey Water) (Lewis White to help ?) ....... Subject: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Circular @ 13-9- 2006
2) Crime Surveillance & Public Safety CCTVs + Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs")
Reckless & Anti-Social Motorcycles ("RAMs") are reportedly the "Most Hated Crime" in Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays according to the 2005 Crime Survey that was conducted by the GLA Representative for Lambeth & Southwark
Rotherhithe Crime Survey : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!120.entry
Rotherhithe Crime Survey : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!198.entry
The recently installed Crime Surveillance & Public Safety CCTVs in Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") and along Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) can be one of our means for combating RAMs as well as other types of crime and anti-social behaviour. Please see the "Request for Public Support Email" below from Southwark Council's Interim CCTV Manager, Dennis Thurgood and offer your timely assistance as and when appropriate. Although Dennis has only made special reference to the CCTV in RDW, please make a note of the CCTV Control Room Telephone Number 0207 407 9553 and ring at the first instance when you see any criminal or suspicious acts being undertaken near these CCTVs in RDW or along Albion Channel in our collective efforts to combat "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe.
Further information about our latest CCTV Projects in Rotherhithe can be accessed via the three Web Links below: - 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 - Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!794.entry
Subject: Russia Dock Woodlands
Kam, I have been told by the CCTV control room manager that youths on mini-motorbikes have been recorded several times. However the identity of the culprits can not be discerned because the camera was left parked at a wide angle view at the time they rode past. Can you request local residents to phone the control room on 0207 407 9553 at the earliest opportunity whilst the youths are on site so that the camera can be zoomed onto the youths. We will then have a much better chance of providing identification evidence to the police. Many thanks Dennis From: Kam Hong Leung Sent: 03 September 2006 16:22 To: White, Lewis; Sheaff, Jon
Subject: Progress Update Report @ 3-9-2006 : CCTVs + Dangerous & Slippery Footbridges + Anti-Motorcycle Gates + Community Notice Board(s) + Japanese Knotweed ....... Lewis : I hope you are well and have enjoyed your holiday in Wales. Thank you very much for your two update emails of 1-9-2006 @ 11:22am and 11:49am .... I have checked that the "Old CCTV Sign" near the "Lady Dock Path Footbridge" in Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") has been updated and all seems to be in good order. Yes, there have been a number of real, tangible results already and let's continue to work together to tie up the loose ends which I have the following according to my record and please keep me updated when you have further information: 5) CCTV Public Warning Signs at Surrey Water : May I please request for this to be treated as a high priority item to ensure that we can use the CCTV footage taken for legal purpose.
6) Potential Tree Trimming Work to Empower CCTV Coverage : RDW and Albion Channel (especially at Surrey Water) ; Please help to check if any tree trimming is required to ensure there is effective CCTV coverage for the part of Lady Dock Path where it joins RDW. This is the spot where Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of some 10 youths on 21-9-2003 and it seems to have remained an area that is vulnerable to Anti-Social Behaviour.
7) Community Notice Board(s) in RDW : I have understood from Jon Sheaff that this is your project also and would be grateful to have a progress update.
8) 5 New CCTVs [RDW and Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water] Publicity Event / Press Release
Last but certainly not least, I strongly support your recent suggestion of a Launch Event to promote "Public Awareness" to help maximise the potential benefits from one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ever "Investment" by Rotherhithe Community Council and a well-known "Multi-Agency Partnership Project" for combating "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe .......
All best wishes Kam ----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 11:49 AM
Subject: RE: CCTV Public Warning Signs : Surrey Water 2 cameras
Dear Kam, I am replying to this in view of the fact that I am the Project Manager for this project, and for the fact that Dennis and Nick Costin are on leave. Dennis will of course advise whether we have to "legally" have more than one sign. My own view ( not a "Legal View" but one based on my knowledge of the site) is that as we have two cameras fairly far apart, we should consider having two permanent signs, one near the camera on Salter Road and one near the camera on the West side of Surrey Water. Dennis will I am sure be in touch to update us with his "operational" view soon after he returns from leave in a few days time.
Kind regards, Lewis Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:22 AM
Subject: CCTV Public Warning Signs : Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") and Surrey Water Dear Nick : Thank you very much for your email below and helping to deal with the "CCTV Public Warning Notices with the Old Control Room Tel. Number" on public display in RDW. Surrey Water has been a Youth Crime Hotspot in recent years. I wonder if you can advise whether there is more than one "CCTV Public Warning Notices (with the Control Room Tel. Number ?)" for the two new CCTVs at Surrey Water, and if there is only one, whether we need more for "Legal Reasons" should we need to rely on the CCTV footage for legal prosecution, as referred to in Item (2b) of my email below of 21-8-2006 @ 00:31. I have understood from you that Dennis Thurgood is away until the 6-9-2006. If we need to wait for Dennis' return, please advise accordingly so that I will know when best to follow up if necessary. Many thanks.
I am copying this email to a slightly different group of recipients for the CCTV in RDW seems to be all sorted now - knowing the PC Richard Skinner has reported at the last Friends of Russia Dock Woodland Annual General Meeting on 22-8-2006 that he has checked out the new CCTV and am happy that it is working well - perhaps only with the exception of potential tree trimming that may be required, especially along Lady Dock Path, another Youth Crime Hot Spot, which Dennis has arranged a meeting with Oliver Stutter to discuss.
Hopefully, we will soon be working together on the new Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access CCTV Project should the Rotherhithe Community Council's Cleaner, Greener, Safer Award Funding Application 2006 be successful. Fingers crossed.
Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") and Albion Channel (Canada Water & Surrey Water) Crime Surveillance & Public Safety CCTV Project Part (1) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!710.entryPart (2) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!711.entry Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access Crime Surveillance & Public Safety CCTV Project All best wishes Kam Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed + RCSF Blog Web Links Dear Kam, just to inform you Dennis Thurgood is currently away until the 6th September. However, in relation to the CCTV signs the two numbers for the control room will both put you in contact with a CCTV monitoring officer. However, in the interest of clarity and also not wishing to increase the traffic on the original line (the police use this one) the sign in RDW displaying the original number has now been changed to reflect the new number.
Rgds Nicky Costin
From: Sheaff, Jon To: Kam Hong Leung Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:02 AM Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + Waterman's Walk + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed Hi Kam ..... 2a & b) I will check this action with Dennis Thurgood .....
Regards Jon From: Kam Hong Leung To: Jon Sheaff (Southwark Parks Manager) Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:32 AM
Subject: Re: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + Waterman's Walk + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed Jon : Thank you for your prompt and informative email reply below of 21-8-2006 @ 3:21pm.....
2) "New Signage" : "CCTV Public Warning Signs" [RDW + Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water)]
a) RDW : The "CCTV Public Warning Notice with the Old Control Room Tel. Number (Tel: 020-7407-9563)" has been left on the very tall lamp post where the last CCTV was installed - near the end of the footbridge furthest away from the junction where Lady Dock Path joins RDW.
b) Surrey Water - 2 New CCTVs : Lewis White is on holiday. Please see Dennis Thurgood's email below of 21-8-2006 @ 12:58am for your information and to help prevent duplication of efforts...... All best wishes Kam Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 3:21 PM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed + RCSF Blog Web Links Hello Kam .....
2a) If you can tell me exactly where the offending sign is, I can arrange to have it removed.
2b) I'll check with Lewis White whether or not tree pruning is required and respond to you. The new signage will not include the CCTV warning notice, but I'll check where this is to be located.
Lewis - could you provide some info on this pls ......
Regards Jon Sheaff
From: Dennis Thurgood To: 'Kam Hong Leung' Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:58 AM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed + RCSF Blog Web Links Kam, I have asked the councils contractor to remove the offending sign and confirm the positions where the new cctv signs were installed. I have written to Oliver Stutter to ask for an appointment to deal with the trees.
Kind regards Dennis
END OF PART (2)
Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland (Part 1) (Updated @ 27-8-2006) START OF PART (1)
Recommended Reading
1) Rotherhithe Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Projects : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland
2) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland in 2007 - A Case Study
3) Greenland Dock Pedestrian Access Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV Project
From: Kam Hong Leung To: Jon Sheaff (Southwark Parks Manager) Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:30 AM
Subject: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs ..... Dear Jon ........ 2) "New signage" : "CCTV Public Warning Signs" [RDW + Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water)] ,,,,, a) RDW : We currently have two "CCTV Control Room Tel. Numbers" on public display. The "New One" (Tel: 020-7407-9553) which is the one that people are expected to use and the same as those for the 4 new CCTVs along Albion Channel as well as the "Old One" (Tel: 020-7407-9563) which has been left on the lamp post where the last CCTV was installed. This is likely to cause confusion to the public. Can you please help arrange for the "CCTV Public Warning Notice with the OLD Control Room Tel. Numbers" to be updated or removed? b) Surrey Water - 2 New CCTVs : I have walked round the neighbourhood yesterday and could only see one "CCTV Public Warning Notice" on the pavement of Salter Road close to one of the 2 new CCTVs. Can you please advise if one "CCTV Public Warning Notice" is enough to cover both CCTVs for "Legal Requirement" or if I have missed some other "CCTV Public Warning Notice(s)" on public display elsewhere? I have understood from Lewis White and Dennis Thurgood that they were to arrange for Southwark Council's "Tree Specialist" to visit the sites where the 5 new CCTVs have recently been installed to decide on what trimming of tree branches, etc. that may be required - like that along Lady Dock Path at the end where it joins RDW - where Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of 10+ youths on 21-9-2003 and which seems to have remained an "Anti-Social Behaviour Hot Spot". Can you please advise when this will take place for some of the new CCTVs seemed to have their views covered by tree branches when I did the last walk-about yesterday to check out on these 5 new CCTVs? ...... All best wishes Kam
From: Kam Hong Leung Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 12:41 AM
Subject: Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum Circular @ 7-8-2006 ...... Public Announcement : 5 New Rotherhithe Crime Surveillance & Public Safety CCTV [ Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) ] + Russia Dock Woodland
This public announcement has been specially prepared with the kind assistance of Lewis White (Project Manager - Southwark Council - Projects Development Team - Environment & Leisure) and Dennis Thurgood (Southwark Council's Interim CCTV Manager) to help improve public understanding and maximise the potential benefits of using these 5 new CCTVs in fighting "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" via their expected "Deterrent Effect" and "CCTV Footage".
a) Where are these 5 New CCTVs Located ?
One new CCTV is located in Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") on the public footpath that used to be called Waterman's Walk near the junction where Lady Dock Path joins RDW and close to the end of one of the two Slippery and Dangerous Footbridges.
The other 4 new cameras are located at Canada Water, Albion Channel and Surrey Water :
These 5 new CCTVs have been provided by Southwark Council that has also secured the necessary "Revenue Budget" for their on-going running costs and regular maintenance under the management of Nick Costin (Business Manager - Parking, CCTV & Street Metal Work Services) (Email Address: nick.costin@southwark.gov.uk) [ PA & Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Contact : Gayle Dubois (Direct Tel: 020-7525-2134) ]. These 5 new cameras are linked to the Southwark Council's CCTV Control Room (Tel Number : 020-7407-9553) which is located at Southwark Police Station and is staffed 24 hours per day, all year round. "CCTV Public Warning Signage" has been installed on the approaches to the public areas overlooked by these 5 new cameras without which the recorded "CCTV Footage" cannot be used for police investigation and legal prosecution purposes. It is important to note that this Southwark Council CCTV Control Room Tel. Number is intended to be used ONLY to alert the "CCTV Operator" to suspicious behaviour taking place near to a camera. This facility is NOT an alternative to the Police Emergency 999 service. b) Some Additional Information - All 5 cameras are now working although some technical issues remain to be resolved with the Albion Channel Camera during the Defects Liability Period.
- The Old CCTV Control Room Tel. Number (020 7407 9563) like that which has still remained in RDW is not to be used. 020 7407 9553 is the new one to be used by the Rotherhithe Community from now on.
- The design of a Southwark Council's "CCTV Public Warning Signage" for widespread use in the London Borough of Southwark is still under consideration. The "Temporary CCTV Signage" will remain until this has been agreed.
- All CCTV cameras are recorded in 12 hour time-lapse mode, 24 hours a day, all year round. Recording tapes are retained for 31 days before being ‘wiped’ for re-use.
- The necessary tree trimming works are subject to a survey with the Southwark Council’s Arboriculturist and/or Tree Contractor. This will start at the CCTV Control Room and continue on site.
c) Two important on-going issues that members of the public can actively help to ensure the effectiveness of these 5 new CCTVs
i) To ensure that the CCTV are in good working order For example, to report vandalism of the CCTVs and for Residents and Tenants Associations to seek regular confirmation (say annually just before the start of the Summer School Holiday) via Nick Costin (Business Manager - Parking, CCTV & Street Metal Work Services) (Email Address: nick.costin@southwark.gov.uk) [ PA & Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Contact : Gayle Dubois (Direct Tel: 020-7525-2134) ]. ii) To ensure that the "CCTV Public Warning Signage" remain in place and are in good working order For example, to report vandalism of the CCTV Signage to Nick Costin (Business Manager - Parking, CCTV & Street Metal Work Services) (Email Address: nick.costin@southwark.gov.uk) [ PA & Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Contact : Gayle Dubois (Direct Tel: 020-7525-2134) ]. d) Management of "Public Awareness" & "Public Expectation" i) Please remember that the police have to prioritise their response according to demand, seriousness and available resources and Southwark Council's CCTV Operators have no opportunity to influence Met Police's operational response. ii) Please remember that the Southwark Council's CCTV Operators on duty are providing a service to all of the London Borough of Southwark (currently with 137 cameras in operations) and may be already engaged in dealing with an incident when you call.
iii) The Southwark Council's CCTV Operators are not directly employed by the Council and are under instructions to deal only with calls to alert them to a matter of public concern where there is a potential for the CCTV Cameras provided to be useful and nothing else.
iv) Your Telephone Calls to the Southwark Council's CCTV Control Room may be recorded.
v) All enquiries or requests for information regarding any aspect of the Southwark Council's CCTV system and service should be made through established channels. For example, via Nick Costin (Business Manager - Parking, CCTV & Street Metal Work Services) (Email Address: nick.costin@southwark.gov.uk) [ PA & Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Contact : Gayle Dubois (Direct Tel: 020-7525-2134) ]. ......... As always, please help to pass on this "Public Announcement" or the information contains herein to your other contacts to help "Spread The Words". From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Sergeant Alastair Irvine (Rotherhithe SNT) ; Lewis White (Southwark Council - Project Manager) ; Dennis Thurgood (Interim CCTV Manager) ; Steve Cornish (DDC, FRDW + RAC)
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 1:24 AM
Subject: Rotherhithe CCTV Projects : Sergeant Al Irvine to inspect all 5 new CCTVs and CCTV Control Room + Request for Removal / Update of Redundant CCTV Warning Sign in RDW + Greenland Dock CCTV Funding Application Al : Thank you for your enquiry email below.
We have one new CCTV in Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") on the public footpath that used to be called Waterman;s Walk near the junction where Lady Dock Path joins RDW and close to the end of one of the slippery and dangerous footbridges.
The other 4 new cameras are located at Canada Water, Albion Channel and Surrey Water :
The Southwark Council's CCTV Control Room (Telephone Number 020-7407-9553) is located at Southwark Police Station.
Please find below details of two potential contacts who may be able to offer you better information or assistance :
1) Lewis White
Project Manager Southwark Council - Projects Development team Environment & Leisure 2) Gayle Dubois : Southwark Council's Crime Surveillance CCTV Contact (Tel: 020-7525-2134) Lewis & Dennis : Please note that Sergeant Al Irvine wishes to inspect all 5 new CCTVs and the CCTV Control Room. Please kindly offer him your assistance as necessary.......
Dennis : Please also be informed that there is a CCTV Warning Notice in RDW on the lamp post where the previous CCTV was secured that has the public display of the no longer to be used CCTV Control Room Telephone Number 020-7407-9563. Can you please help to get it removed or updated so that we do not have two different tel. numbers that may cause confusion. Al's helpful email below has given me tips for amending my proposed CCTV Public Announcement which I still aim to circulate by this weekend.
Steve : May I please hereby request Friends of Russia Dock Woodland to offer continual assistance to Southwark Council for the CCTV Project in RDW, including suggestion of potential trimming of trees like that in Lady Dock Path ?
All best wishes
Kam
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 12:36 PM
Subject: RE: Rotherhithe CCTV Projects : DRAFT "Public Announcement" for 5 New CCTVs [Albion Channel + Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW")] (29-7-2006 Version) + "Redriff Road Red Bridge Underpass / Howland Quay CCTV Project"
hi kam
with regards to the new cctv can you please inform me of the exact location of each camera as I would like to conduct a visit to ascertain their coverage etc, can you also tell me please where the control room is so I can pay them a visit
many thanks
al From: White, Lewis To: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 11:55 AM
Subject: RE: Request for Additional Crime Surveillance CCTV Coverage for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock + Revenue Costs for CCTV's at Albion Channel and RDW Dear Kam, ....... With regard to your question about Revenue funds to maintain the 4 cameras at Albion Channel and Surrey Water, and the Russia Dock woodland camera, I can confirm that these will be maintained from council funds........ I hope this is of help.
Regards,
Lewis White
From: Kam Hong Leung Sent: 18 July 2006 00:28
Subject: Re: Request for Additional Crime Surveillance CCTV Coverage for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock + Revenue Costs for CCTV's at Albion Channel and RDW Lisa and Lewis
Thank you very much for your prompt and positive response emails below.....
..... Lisa mentioned in her email below regarding CGS scheme grants for one-off capital improvements that cannot cover revenue costs (cost of monitoring, maintenance etc) that would be needed for a CCTV scheme. Can you please advise if revenue costs have been secured for the newly installed Crime Surveillance CCTV's along Albion Channel and in Russia Dock Woodland ? Many thanks.
All best wishes
Kam
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: RCSF : Formal Request for Additional Crime Surveillence CCTV Coverage for the Public Passage between Surrey Quays Shopping Centre & Greenland Dock
Kam/Andy : I think the idea is a very good one, ...... And there is also the issue of monitoring the pictures from the cameras... perhaps some sort of joint venture could be proposed, as the CGS scheme grants one-off capital improvements but unfortunately cannot cover revenue costs (cost of monitoring, maintenance etc), and both would be needed for a CCTV scheme of this kind.
I am happy to explore these ideas further with Andy.
Best regards, Cllr Lisa Rajan Please see the emails below for your information. I would strongly recommend local residents & groups to work with Southwark Council to gain a better understanding of the CCTV project and how to maximise their potential benefits.
From: Kam Hong Leung To: Lewis White Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 6:49 PM
Subject: RE: Rotherhithe Crime Surveillance CCTV Project : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland Dear Lewis Thank you for the advice email below and your help. All best wishes Kam
Lewis White Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 4:03 PM
Subject: Rotherhithe Crime Surveillance CCTV Project : Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) + Russia Dock Woodland Dear Lewis : Further to your last two emails below, I am pleased to see the apparent completion of the fixing of the CCTV Camera Domes by last Friday, 7-7-2006. Can you please advise on the following:
1) Whether the 5 New CCTVs are now fully operational
2) Who will be responsible for operating these 5 New CCTVs
3) What are the "Operating Hours" of these 5 New CCTVs
4) Have the necessary "Crime Surveillance CCTV Public Warning Notices" been erected at all the relevant sites so that any CCTV footage can be used in court for legal prosecution purpose
5) The "CCTV Control Room Telephone Number(s)" to be used for these 5 New CCTVs should the People of Rotherhithe wish to report incidents. (For example, a sign that has been left over from the previous CCTV in Russia Dock Woodland has a telephone number 020-7407-9563 and I wish to check if it is still valid).
All best wishes Kam To: Southwark News Desk; Chris Mullany (Southwark News); Jon Surtees (Southwark News); White, Lewis Subject: Re: Completion of CCTV project Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) Lewis : Thank you for the two informative and thoughtful emails below. I will help "Spread The Words" via the next issue of "RCSF Circular" as you have suggested. I am also hereby writing to Chris and Jon at Southwark News to request their help in publicising one of our latest means of combating "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe. I welcome your suggestion of a site inspection walk-about to mark and celebrate the completion of the "CCTV Project(s)". Perhaps, we can also extend the invitation to other Rotherhithe Residents and Groups who may be interested to further promote "Community Involvement".
Chris & Jon : Southwark News has been a long-term supporter of the collective "Community-Building" and "Community Safety" efforts in Rotherhithe. A big article about the "Albion Channel Crime Surveillance CCTVs Project" was published on 20-1-2005 and a copy of which is attached herewith for your easy reference. Southwark News has also reported on the similar CCTV project in Russia Dock Woodland on various occasions. You may have already heard that the two projects are expected to be completed within two weeks, in time for the start of the Summer Holiday which has been associated with increased youth-related community safety problems in recent years. This is an exceptional "Good News Story" for the following reasons :
1) A "Community-Based" Project that is welcome by EVERYONE (except the "Trouble-Makers" ?)
2) A truly "Multi-Agency Partnership" for combating "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe. The new CCTV in Russia Dock Woodland will be located at the spot where Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of youths on 21-9-2003 - an incident that shook the Rotherhithe Community.
3) Prompt and generous contribution by Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (see Lewis' emails below)
4) Cutting-Edge (Microwave) Crime Surveillance CCTV Technology for improved quality images
5) The biggest expenditure of the Rotherhithe Community Council's Cleaner, Greener and Safer Annual Funding Budget
As always, please let me know should you require further information or other assistance.
All best wishes Kam
From: White, Lewis Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 5:02 PM
Subject: Completion of CCTV project Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water)
Dear Steering group member, I am very pleased to give you the good news that the long-awaited CCTV cameras along Canada Water /Albion Channel and Surrey Water will be operational very soon, programmed for two weeks from now, July 7th. The columns are up, and infrastructure ready,, and the fixing of the camera domes is programmed to take place in the coming 10 days.
I would like to thank you all for taking part in the meetings, and for collectively making the decision as to where the cameras should be located. Without the steering group it is hard to see how we could have had the local knowledge required to ensure that the cameras were deployed in the places of greatest need.
It was good that our tendering process resulted in at least one tender that allowed us to afford all four cameras that we wanted.
I would also like to re-iterate our thanks to Andrew Bonnici and the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre for their action to provide a camera to oversee the South East corner of Canada Water near BHS. This was installed soon after our site walkabouts in early 2005. This has really helped public safety by covering an area that was identified by the steering group as being an area where attacks had taken place.
I do not think that we should leave the completion of the scheme unmarked, and I wonder how you would feel about having a small meeting on site shortly after the system goes live, at which we could re-walk the site and look at the completed work. We could invite Rotherhithe councillors to join in., and invite the press. We could even cut a ribbon. Please let me know your views!
In view of his work on community safety in Rotherhithe, I sent Kam the information below earlier this afternoon. His email about the Russia Dock Woodland camera coincided with the good news from Dennis Thurgood our CCTV consultant as to completion of the Albion Channel CCTV project.
Yours sincerely,
Lewis White Project Manager Projects Development team Environment & Leisure
Tel: 0207 525 0867 email: lewis.white@southwark.gov.uk Subject: RE: Update on New Crime Surveillance CCTVs in Russia Dock Woodland & Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water) Dear Kam, As project manager for the council's Albion Channel and Surrey Water CCTV scheme -- a Cleaner Greener and Safer project funded by the Rotherhithe Community Council --, I would like to confirm the good news that the project will very shortly be completed and operational. This includes the camera at Russia Docks Woodland, as both projects have been implemented in parallel.
I spoke a few moments ago with our CCTV consultant, who confirmed the following:-
I am therefore delighted to be able to give you positive confirmation of the forthcoming completion.
There will be 4 cameras in all in the Canada Water / Albion Channel / Surrey Water project:-
The locations of the cameras was decided by the project working party, which comprised of members from local community organisations, residents and business people. In early 2005, the group walked the whole perimeter of Canada Water , Albion Channel, and Surrey Water, by day and after dark, in order to decide the best locations for the 4 cameras. We would particularly like to thank working party member Mr.Andy Bonnici of the Surrey Quays Shopping centre for the SQSC's contribution to the project. They upgraded their CCTV network to provide enhanced coverage of Canada Water, which complements our own camera on Canada Water.
I will be sending this good news to the members of the working party, many of whom are on your mailing list. However, I would be most grateful if you would let the wider community on our behalf via Kam's newsletter or whatever means you feel appropriate.
Kind regards,
Lewis White Project Manager Projects Development team Environment & Leisure
Tel: 0207 525 0867 email: lewis.white@southwark.gov.uk END OF PART (1)
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