Tower Hamlets Wheelers meeting
Wednesday, 12 August 7.30pm

Present: Owen, David T, Mr Jones, Helen, Christy, Keith

Apologies: Caroline, Dave A, Gerry, Alex

1. LCC's "End Lorry Danger" campaign

Terry reminds of this ongoing LCC campaign, which will end on 1 September.

ACTION: Terry and Owen to do some final publicity of the petition.

2. LCC Borough insert

Due on 24 August. Helen compiling articles.

3. Consultations

Proposed Limehouse Basin path closure - response submitted by THW rejecting this proposal.  Planning application subsequently withdrawn before it reached the planning board.

4. Borough Group Forum

Do we have a TfL Traffic Management who cycles?  If so, possibility they maybe up for regular rides to assess roadworks.

5. Ride London feedback

Went very well, 75 were at our Mile End feeder start!

6. Workshop

Next one this Saturday.  Keith and Owen will be there.

October workshop - keep it on the usual date but find another venue.  Keith to investigate a suitable venue.

7. Rides

Still uncertainty about the LCC "compentency" requirements for ride leaders.

ACTION: David T and Keith to draft queries to LCC.

29 August - Glamour Ride: Rob, Keith and Owen to organise.

Terry plans to redo her Tree Ride and a new Sculpture Ride.

8. Electing Treasurer

This will take place at September's meeting.  Caroline has organised notice via e-mailshot to all members.  All happy with the process.

9. LBTH monthly meeting

Next meeting is 19 August.  Overview of draft borough cycling strategy will be presented.