Tower Hamlets Wheelers Meeting Minutes – March 2020
Held at The Cabin, St Margaret’s House, Old Ford Road, E2 9PL
Wednesday 11th March 2020 at 19:30
Attendees: Julie, Alex, Keith, David, Terry, Richard, Rob, Iain
Apologises: Dan
Rides/Events
- Saturday 21st March is the next workshop held at Limehouse Town Hall
- 28th March, Keith is running a stall at Cody Dock Spring Fair
- Keith is looking at organising a ‘Hell of the East Ride’, which would visit the majority of cobbled streets within Tower Hamlets. More details to follow.
- Action Keith to start planning dates for after work rides so that these can be shared/promoted by THW & externally.
Sustrans – Tower Hamlets Bike Life Report
- Action Alex to tweet out highlights of report
East London Lines
- Journalist from East London Lines has reached out as they wish to find out more about how we reach out to people from all backgrounds. Julie is having a telephone interview with them to provide details.
Local Group Forum
- At least two people from THW can attend event on 25th March.
- There is likely to be a focus on the upcoming Mayoral & General Assembly elections.
Canary Wharf/Rotherhithe Crossing
- TfL have announced that a consultation will be out later this year on an enhanced ferry crossing.
Burdett Rd/West India Dock Rd
- There is still a delay in work commencing.
- Action Alex to put out a tweet from THW querying the delay in starting work.
Megan Workshop
- We need to decide upon a date for a wrap up workshop with Megan.
- Action Julie to send out a Doodle Poll
Liveable Streets
- Old Ford West early engagement is currently open. This closes on 29th March.
- Shadwell early engagement has now closed.
- Action Everyone to think of spots in upcoming scheme areas of where would be good to get photos/videos for campaign use.
Next Meeting – Wednesday 8th April 2020, 7.30-9pm, The Cabin, St Margaret’s House, Old Ford Road, E2 9PL
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