Agenda and draft minutes

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The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of urgent business.  Late items will be considered under the agenda items where they appear.  New items will be dealt with at item 12 below.

To receive evidence from Quentin Given from Tottenham & Wood Green Friends of the Earth (written submission attached).

To hear evidence from Tim Bellenger, Director of Research and Development, London Travelwatch.

To hear evidence from Richard Bourn, London coordinator for the Campaign for Better Transport.

To receive a submission from Chris Barker, Sue Penny and Adam Coffman on behalf of Sustainable Haringey, Living Streets and Haringey Cycling Campaign.

To hear evidence from Pamela Moffatt.

An open discussion with the panel on the following themes:

• What experiences do people have of using sustainable travel options in Haringey (i.e. walking, cycling and public transport)?

• What barriers do local people face in using sustainable modes of transport?

• How can the council and its partners encourage more people to use sustainable transport options in Haringey?

• What should be the priorities for developing sustainable transport in Haringey?

To receive a short report on the panel visit to Peterborough City Council (sustainable transport demonstration town).

To receive minutes of the last meeting (15^th December 2009) and any matters arising (to follow).

21^st January 2010