(Our Ref: MW-289/LW 21 May 2015 Councillor Mark Williams Russell Gray Cabinet Member for Regeneration, OBVNF Planning and Transport 44 Crucifix Lane Labour Member for Brunswick Park mean Cabinet Suite ‘Southwark Council P.O. Box 64529 London SELP SLX Tel: 020 7525 7730 e-mail: mark.wliams@southwerk.gov-uk Dear Mr Gray OBVNF Thank you for your letter of 15 May 2015 setting out your concems about the IDM report for designation of OBVNF as the Neighbourhood Forum. | appreciate your suggestion of riediation with officers as a productive method of attempting to find a way forward. | would propose that we employ an independent mediator to meet with representatives of OBVNF and the council. This could be at the council offices or at an independent location. We could provide a list of mediators or we would welcome suggestions from you. The DCLG could observe and contribute to the process if you would consider that useful. Juliet will contact you to set up the meetings. Best wishes, ee Mark Williams. Cabinet Member for Regeneration and New Homes Labour Member for Brunswick Park Ward