Readout from 25 July 2022 Meeting

Arnold Ridout was elected to the Committee as Community Infrastructure/Bespoke Task lead.

It was agreed that Thom Sanders and Olawale Ajibola be added as signatorries to the bank account.

On rides:

  • Steve reported that the 2022 ride programme was continuing but he was no longer available for the planned 13 November ride to Hertford.
  • Arnold updated on plans for the 11 September Bike from Boleyn Ride where the organisers were planning to return to a pre-pandemic scale event.
  • Rides around potential low traffic neighbourhoods were discussed and agreed.

On bike maintenance:

  • Bill reported on the success of the Fix Your Ride at the Forest Gate Festival. The next Fix Your Ride session will be at Woodgrange Market on 11 August.
  • It was agreed that funds could be used for parts to fix bikes donated for refugees.
  • It was agreed that we would support the local charity Magpie in fixing buggies as this promoted active travel the skills needed were similar to fixing bikes.

On infrastructure:

  • Olawale reported and discussion on the extensive and generally positive meeting with the Head of Transport Policies and Programmes for Newham Council. We are grateful for the time he gave us and look forward to the significant developments outlined.
  • Jonathan reported on developments in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park including the soon to close Westfield Ave consultation (please respond by 30 July if you have not yet done so), Montfichet Rd, possible improvements in the Greenway crossing of the railway line, and the “Leyton Ladder”. He detected a more positive approach to active travel from the authorities.
  • Olawale reported on the workshop he attended on East Ham Town Centre.
  • Arnold reported on the development proposal at “Crown Wharf” and was authorised to take forward further discussions with the developers.
  • Olawale reported on his attendance at the Royal Docks Corridor Construction Liaison meeting, highlighting some of the outstanding issues.

Olawale reported back on the LCC Group Co-ordinators meeting. The most relevent item was that on dangerous junctions.

We agreed to support Tower Hamlets Wheelers in protection of cycle infrastructure in a a manner that they advised. Olawale will liaise.

If you have a question or would like further detail please get in touch.

Arnold