The East Dulwich Neighbourhood Community Meeting was scheduled to discuss the allocation of funds for the Cleaner Greener Safer (CGS) programme, the Neighbourhoods Fund, and the Devolved Highways Budget for the 2026-27 financial year. These discussions focused on how to allocate capital and revenue funding to various local projects and initiatives within the East Dulwich neighbourhood.

Cleaner Greener Safer (CGS) 2026-27: Capital Funding Allocation

The meeting was scheduled to consider the allocation of funds for the Cleaner Greener Safer (CGS) capital programme for the East Dulwich Neighbourhood. This programme, which has been running since 2003, funds capital improvements that make an area cleaner, greener, or safer. The report pack indicated a total available fund of £183,490 for the 2026-27 financial year, comprising £149,100 for new projects and £34,390 from reallocated underspent funds from previous years. The CGS programme aligns with the council's policies on sustainability, regeneration, and community engagement, as detailed in the Fairer Greener Safer – Southwark Council Delivery Plan 2022-2026 and the Streets for People Strategy 2023-2030 . Projects funded through CGS typically include improvements to parks, community gardens, playgrounds, lighting, and security measures. The report pack listed numerous applications for this funding, covering a range of projects across Champion Hill, Dulwich Hill, and Goose Green wards, such as playground upgrades, cycle parking, and environmental enhancements.

Allocation of Neighbourhood Grants 2026-27 (Neighbourhoods Fund)

The meeting was also scheduled to discuss the allocation of funds for the 2026-27 Neighbourhoods Fund, which is the revenue element of Southwark Council's Neighbourhoods Programme. This fund supports small-scale, community-led activities such as events, workshops, training, and outreach. The East Dulwich Neighbourhood had an allocated budget of £70,000 for 2026-27, with an additional £4,361 carried forward from previous years, bringing the total available to £74,361. The Neighbourhoods Fund aims to support activities that directly benefit local communities, strengthen neighbourhood identity, and encourage participation and cohesion. The report pack detailed a comprehensive list of applications received for this fund, spanning various projects across Champion Hill, Dulwich Hill, and Goose Green wards. These applications included initiatives such as community outreach programmes for young people, drama workshops, gardening and wellbeing projects, music and technology updates, holiday activity camps, advice and advocacy services, accessible dance fitness classes, diabetes prevention programmes, circus skills clubs, and cultural events.

Devolved Highways Budget 2026-27: Capital Funding Allocation

Finally, the meeting was set to consider the allocation of funds for the Devolved Highways Budget (DHB) Programme for 2026-27. This programme allows for local priorities in highway renewal and maintenance to be addressed, going beyond basic repairs to include schemes such as traffic calming, accessibility improvements, and the installation of cycle hangars. The East Dulwich Neighbourhood had a total of £93,283 available for allocation, comprising £88,887 for new projects and £4,396 from reallocated funds. The DHB programme is designed to align with the council's Fairer Greener Safer delivery plan and Streets for People strategy, promoting sustainable transport and safer roads. The report pack listed several proposed projects for this budget, including street lighting improvements, greening projects, pedestrian crossing enhancements, and the installation of street planters and drinking fountains across Goose Green, Champion Hill, and Dulwich Hill wards.