Minutes of Reigate and Banstead Cycle Forum held on 1 April 2004

Present: Karen, Graham, Jon E, Jon SO, Adrian, David H, Alan Scutt, Shirley Quemby, Colin Quemby, Alison, John Meudell, Darren Kelly, Mark Strong

	Detail	Action By
1	Apologies for absence were received from Robin Spencer, Barbara Roberts, Mike Ormerod, Alan Fordham
2	Matters arising from Full Forum of 5 Feb Cycle Rides leaflet 2004 - distribution was arranged as follows: C&N - David H Finches - Karen Help Shops - Adrian (Horley), Raymond (others) Doynings - David H YMCA - David H Halfords - Graham Evans - Jon E Banstead Cycle shops - Shirley and Colin Primary Health Care Trust - Mike (JSO to contact) Fitness Zone - Graham East Surrey Hospital - David H (or Alison) Doctors Surgeries - Alan Scutt St. Bedes/ Warwick Schools - Allan Hopkins (via Graham) Sixth Form College - Mike Surrey Cycle Maps - these have gone to print with minimum consultation of local cycling groups to our knowledge. Cycle Training - JSO has permission to use Doynings overspill car park and Priory playground. A lot of interest has been expressed in the Oxted training.	DH KH RD GH JE SQ CQ MO AH AdSp AlSc
3	Matters Arising from Steering Group of 4 March Priory Playground - This is school ground, not a public right of way. BOAT 401 - In this weeks papers. Surfacing money has been put aside. Work won’t progress until after the “cows” season (??), but before the wet season. A best estimate at this seems to be Sept or Oct. David Hitchcock from Tandridge is overseeing this.	To Note
4	Ongoing Issues
4.1	National Bike Week Meeting was held prior to the full forum. Publicity and involvement are the key areas of focus. Please check out the website for details of events and if you can help contact Karen on 01737 244901 or by email at all@rbcforum.freeserve.co.uk Bike Week commences on Saturday 12^th June	All
4.2	LTP Strategy Group - The purpose of this is to ensure that we are consulted in the drawing up of the new LTP and to make sure that as a Forum we have a cohesive policy. Volunteers are once again sought for a policy forming group. So far it consists of GH, DH, MO and KH. KH will resend the email to the forum members. IF you are interested in being involved please let Karen know (contact details as above)	KH
4.3	Combined Surrey Cycle Group - The aim of this group is to achieve an agreement to work together on campaigning and development issues to get funding. Volunteers are needed for the chair. Further info will follow shortly.
4.4	Cycle Route Leaflet - This is progressing well. KH will send out a further email to try and promote a flow of new rides for the website.	KH
	Mark Strong We had a lively and informative cycle forum in April. March Strong from xxxx came and spoke to the forum about how to publicise and raise the profile of cycling
5	AOB
	Twinning Association - The decision was made not to rejoin.
	Reigate to Merstham Community Route - This is part of the Strategic Route to extend the Community Cycle Route (Blue signs and White lines). It will be presented at the Local Committee on 19^th April. DH has checked the route and will continue to be the Forum contact.	DH
	A25 Route Management Study - JM updated the Forum on Mole Valley’s views on this. Dorking to Reigate cycle paths are being considered a priority by the councils however MVCF feel that Dorking to Westcott and Ashcombe to Brockham are in far greater need.
6	Dates of next meetings
	Steering Group - Thursday 6^th May - Graham’s
	Full Forum - Thursday 3^rd June - Omnibus House. This meeting will include a display and information on the plans for Bike Week. This would be an ideal opportunity for you to come along and see what our plans are for the week and to volunteer to take part in one (or more) of the activities.