The mayor did agree to allow officers to help develop the ideas. There are some council officers who have quite a good knowledge of what is required when setting up this type of venture and getting funding from central government. I do not think the mayor entered the meeting expecting to agree to this, but Tim and I persuaded him that it would be appropriate for the council to remain engaged with the community on this project.

I am also certain that Forest Hill ward councillors will support the community in setting up such a project in their ward, and once we start to demonstrate that we are serious about this project then others will jump on the bandwagon.