TOWER HAMLETS WHEELERS
Monthly Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, 14 August 2013 7.30pm
Held at St Margaret's House, 21 Old Ford Road.

PRESENT: David T (Chair), Dave A (Treasurer), Keith (Events), Gerry, Alex (Rides), Andy, Olawale, Helen, Christy
APOLOGIES: Owen (Secretary), Rob (Newsletter), Caroline

CHAIR: David T
MINUTES: Dave A


1. Introductions

Helen and Christy welcomed to their first meeting.


2. Matters arising from 10 July 2013

Minutes agreed with no changes.


2. Finance

Dave A reported Alliance & Leicster funds being transferred to Unity Trust, will close account when this is done.


3. Workshop

Next one is on 17 August.  Rob to transfer tools etc. to the town hall, Dave T to return them.


4. Events

Shuffle festival - Gerry and Helen will staff the stall.
Pedal on UK - Keith, Dave T, Gerry available, Gerry will collect LCC pack (relating to 2 Sep "space for cycling" ride).
Victoria Park family day - deferred to September, Alex to progress.


5. Rides

Mon, 2 Sep "space for cycling" protest ride - Alex to organise feeder ride, Keith will assist. Dave A to download poster from LCC.


6. Campaigns

Parliamentary debate on cycling, 2 September
Jim Fitzpatrick MP has requested views on cycling. Dave A to speak to Owen about response.

LBTH Cycling workshop
Gerry reported on this event, which she attended with Owen. To follow up by sending thanks and questions to LBTH. Charlie Lloyd has list of questions - Gerry to action.

Greenwich foot tunnel
Andy reported on progress of friends group so far and will attend next meeting on 5 September. Anyone else who can make it is welcome.

Bishopsgate Goodsyard
Gerry has attended consultation meetings. We need to contact developers re holding a cycling specifc meeting - they have indicated that they are willing to do this. Gerry to progress. Next community liaison meeting is in October re temporary use of site.

Wood Wharf development
Gerry reported on consulatation so far. Next meeting is 12 September and we need to send an attendee.

Modal Filtering workshop
Workshop with the Canal and River Trust to be held at the Arts Centre, Mile End Park 19 September.


7. Newsletter

Deadline for inclusion in London Cyclist magazine is 27 August. All contributions to Rob via the website news page.


8. AOB

Keith is going to spend a day with a Cemex driver to gain understanding of the lorry driver’s point of view, and learn about the safety measures in place. Date not yet confirmed.