Cllr Brian Haley, cabinet member for environment and conservation, and chair of the forum said:
“The enthusiastic response to this forum demonstrates that transport is a key issue in Haringey.
“Topics up for discussion included 20mph zones and speed limits generally, policy on motorcycles and electrification of the Barking to Gospel Oak line.”
This is disgraceful! How dare they have an event which is invite only about two issues that concern such a lot of people living in the borough?
Cllr Amin's political advisor must either be on holiday or a bit poorly. For goodness sake open it out to anyone who has an interest and don't disenfranchise those who work or have care responsibilities.
A weekend meeting perhaps? I'm feeling rather cross about this as you may have gathered!
" Cllr Amin has read your email and has asked me to apologise that you did not receive the invitation to the meeting this, regrettably was an oversight by her support officer. However for future information, transport issues are actually covered by Councillor Brian Haley Cabinet Member for Environment and Conservation and his support officer is Clare Bull. Any future issues relating to transport should be sent to Cllr Haley. "
The following mail has been circulated to all councillors (Also see attachments at the end of this reply)
Thank you to those who attended the last Transport Forum 20 May 2009. I am now writing to invite you to take part in the second Transport Forum. At the last meeting Councillor Haley agreed that this forum will now be open to everyone who is interested in road safety issues. Please find attached the agenda for the next meeting.
The next meeting is due to take place on:
8th July 2009
at
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Main Hall
Town Hall Approach Road
Tottenham
N15 4RX
Starting at 18.30 in the main Hall
The Forum is open to transport operators, TfL, Councillors, resident associations and environmental groups. I hope that you will be able to attend. As you can see there are slots on the agenda to raise issues. If you have specific queries about transport services for either TfL or the operators, please could you let me know in advance so that TfL or the operators can come prepared with their answers.
I would be grateful if you can confirm your attendance, no later than Monday 6 July please. I hope that you will be able to make it and I look forward to seeing you there.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Charlene Santos on 020 8489 1326.