Working with Community Councils “Community councils are a great starting point for bridging the gap in communication between local authorities and residents. Peckham Programme is doing a good job facilitating meetings and Radio Peckham’s Community Council show, to give people a real chance to influence decisions about their community” Shane Carey, Radio Peckham.
What are Community Councils about?
Southwark’s community councils are the main way that local people can drive council decisions on planning and transport. They are involved in community safety – including tackling antisocial behaviour - and appoint school governors in their area.
They give out grants for small community projects and decide how to spend money from the cleaner, greener, safer budget for environmental works. These could be anything from tackling grot spots to traffic calming, to building play areas for children and young people.
How often do they meet?
Community councils meet every six weeks, are widely advertised and are open to all local residents and organisations. Meeting venues are accessible for wheelchairs and have hearing aid loops.
Agendas and the report back newsletter Take Note can be provided in different languages.
Radio Peckham covers community council meetings. Residents can log on to  Radio Peckham and comment on council policies. Their views can be brought up at the meetings.
How do I get involved?
Peckham Programme co-ordinates the work of the two community councils in its area. These are Peckham community council and Peckham and Nunhead and Peckham Rye community council
Contact us
Peckham Programme
Tel: 020 7525 1021
getinvolvedinpeckham@southwark.gov.uk
Sumner House
Sumner Road
Peckham
London SE15 5QS |