Minutes of Reigate & Banstead Cycle Forum Steering Group held on 8 May 2003

Present: Jonathon SO, Jonathon E, Robin, Graham, Adrian, Karen (arrived late), Alison & Barbara (both left early).

	Detail	Action by
1	Apologies for absence – David, Michael
2a	Matters Arising Website. Members looked at the first draft of the new site drawn up by Adrian, and discussed various aspects, including the design, the reasons for having a site, who it was aimed at, what could be added and changed etc. Agreed Adrian would meet with Barbara and Jon SO on the site, and inform members when we were ready to go live.	AS BR JSO
b	Cycling in Earlswood Common Still an ongoing issue
c	Boat 401 The farmer had lodged an objection and the public enquiry was due to be held on 4^th August. As we were supporting the previous decision, we had no need to complete any formalities, but it would be helpful for supporters to be present at the hearing, though not to speak. We might possibly work with other supportive organisations later to present a joint case, if necessary. Details to all members with the June agenda	KH
3	National Bike Week Arrangements proceeding well, though not much response yet to the request for 27 logo-wearing cyclists on the opening Saturday. Possible problem with booking the Warwick Quadrant (now happily resolved). Possible problem with YMCA over “static bikes”	Work-ing Group
4	Cycle Facilities Infrastructure Audit Nearly all forms now returned to Karen, who would then collate, and present results in an interesting way to the local Press. Jon E offered to assist with analysis and compilation	KH JE
5	A25 Route Management Study Safety Audit Graham reported that the new arrangements at the top of Redstone Hill were being re-examined. There was concern that some routes were on pedestrian footways	GH
6	Priory Park Consultation Karen had just attended a meeting of this group, who were planning to allow some cycling in the park, linked in with Safe Routes to School. There were no strong opinions as yet, and feedback was invited by 13 May.	KH
7	August Social. Jon E offered his house at 39 Common Road for 7 August, a barbecue following a shortish cycle ride, possibly to Mercer’s Park at 7.30.	JE
8	Full Forum 5 June Invite Alan Fordham. Include on agenda Nat Bike Week, Forum 401, website Next Steering Group 3 July at Graham’s house	KH
9a	Any Other Business Decriminalisation of parking by Borough Council. No objections, possibly request for pavement edges and cycle lanes to be monitored for inconsiderate parking
b	CTC holding a series of seminars “Look Bike Look Forwards, including one in London on 12 July. Karen to ask for any interest	KH