The Town Team comprises of representative members of the community who will review and make decisions on SE25 issues pertaining to the local area. These decisions are local and do not in anyway override or take ownership of decisions that are the responsibility of the Council.
According to the constitution, membership of the Town Team will aim to achieve a minimum of 24 and comprise a maximum of 50. The Group will seek to ensure that the maximum membership is achieved whenever possible. Each member organisation does not have to have a named delegate, however, any delegate can only represent one organisation at any given meeting.
The membership shall be made up of the following:
- The 6 Councillors representing the South Norwood and Woodside wards
- The local GLA member
- The local MP or MPs representing the part or parts of the SE25 postcode area
- A nominated delegate from the following community and local organisations, subject to the said organisations agreeing to be members of the Group and abide by this constitution. Each delegate will have a single vote.
Community Groups and Organisations:
- People for Portland Road
- South Norwood Community Festival (SNCF)
- Stanley Halls – The STANLEY People’s Initiative
- South Norwood Tourist Board
- South Norwood and Woodside Community Association
- Clocktower Market
- Crystal Palace Foundation
- The Norwood Society
- South Norwood Net
- Screen 25
- Wheels for Wellbeing
- South Norwood Business and Social Enterprise Network (SESB)
- JR Cycles / South Norwood Network?
Clubs and Community Centres
- The Polish Community Centre
- The Victory Club
- South Norwood and Woodside Social Club
- Japanese Mediation Centre
- South Norwood Community Hub
Residents Associations
Any constituted RA with a membership of 50+ and that holds annual AGMs, including:
- The Elm Park Estate Residents Association – TEPERA, Elm Park Estate
- South Norwood Residents Association (IF STILL ACTIVE)
- Norhyrst Householders Association
- Holmesdale Residents Association