On May 28, we held a Community Safety meeting for Piccadilly Area and surrounding neighbourhoods.

The purpose of this meeting was to bring together community and business members of Old North, Bishop Hellmuth, Woodfield, and Old East and Core neighborhoods, along with London Police. Canadian Mental Health Association (CHMA) and City Councillors, to address safety concerns particular to these areas.

Here are the documents from that meeting for your information.

Meeting Minutes – May 28

Safe Disposal Training

Community Syringe Disposal

Save the date for our two next meetings:

PUBLIC MEETING

Thurs., Feb. 7,  from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Tea Lounge, 268 Piccadilly St.

Everyone welcome to attend. We’ll be planning upcoming events, including the launch of the Walk to Shop initiative featuring local businesses.

MEET YOUR CITY COUNCILLORS

Wed., Apr. 3, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Army Navy Air Force Club (A.N.A.F.), 649 Colborne St.

Join for a meet & greet with Ward 13 Councillor Arielle Kayabaga & Ward 4 Councillor Jesse Helmer. Share your questions or concerns about our neighbourhood with them.

On November 2, we held our PANA Annual General Meeting. The first half of the meeting we spent getting to know each other better, “speed-dating style”. Then everyone enjoyed delicious treats from our dessert potluck before beginning the AGM portion of our meeting.

We reviewed the past year’s events and activities, and discussed what is planned for 2019. See the minutes from the meeting for more details.

The following exec positions were filled:
Co-Chairs – Lila Neumann & Delilah Cummings
Secretary – Dave Mitchell
Treasurer – Raymond Lam
Website & Newsletter Editor – Marna Fujimoto-Pihl
Business Liaison – Kubet Weston

We are still seeking people for the following positions:
Membership Co-Coordinator
Social Media
Event Coordinator
Urban League Representative

And we are in need of volunteers to help run events, and to distribute flyers to neighbours (dog walkers, we’re looking at you!)

Thank you so much to Trinity Lutheran Church for providing us with this great venue!

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On Tuesday, August 14 we had the good fortune of having a number of candidates from Ward 13 and Ward 4 meet the neighbourhood at the beautiful new SKYE Health offices on Maitland. It was fairly informal, consisting of the opportunity for personal introductions and Q&A.

One of the key elements of concern discussed was petty crime and safety. This is of no surprise, if you follow our Facebook group, and it was valuable to tell future Councillors in person and hear their and perspectives.

Coming soon to our neighbourhood is the 2nd Annual Piccadilly Porch Concert!

On Sunday, August 26, we’ll have three talented performers for what is sure to be another amazing evening.

The music will be starting at 7pm, but feel free to arrive anytime after 6 to grab a prime seat and mingle. The show is free, but donations for both the neighbourhood association and the artists are welcome.

We just sent out our most recent PANA Newsletter. Did you miss it? Subscribe to get the next one sent directly to you Inbox.

If you’d like to see what you missed, here’s a link: https://mailchi.mp/47695c8129fb/piccadilly-area-newsletter-july-2018?e=ed74f0721a

What would make our neighbourhood better?

Public art?
A community garden?
An event?
Park benches?
Historic Signs?
Play or exercise equipment?
A neighbourhood hub?

If you have a great idea that would strengthen Piccadilly Area – or anywhere in the downtown core – submit it at getinvolved.london.ca/NDM

The deadline to submit your idea is May 22. The City of London will work with you to formalize your idea and give it an appropriate budget.

On June 16, the whole city will come out to vote on the ideas they like the best!

The downtown core has $50,000 available to fund the ideas chosen!