Issue - meetings

Councillor Lyn Weber, Chair of the Area Assembly, welcomed those present to the meeting and provided an update on the issues set out below:

Blue Badges

It was noted that following issues raised at a previous meeting a review of procedures had been undertaken. Changes to the administration of medical assessments, used in the issuing of the badges, had been made.

In addition the following actions had also been undertaken:

• The mobility assessment had been adapted and improved to make it more representative of the street environment
• Additional information explaining the criteria against which individuals were assessed and reasons for refusing an application and the appeal process were now provided
• Blue badge holders were now supplied with application packs three months prior to the expiry of their badge
• Information on the Council’s website had been improved and hyperlinks to Department of Transport’s website had been added
• NHS Haringey had been asked to remind people attending assessments to bring all of the relevant medical information with respect to their condition

http://harinet.haringey.gov.uk/index/environment_and_transport/parking/parking_permits_all/blue_badge_scheme.htm

Making the Difference / Homes for Haringey – Information Stalls

The Chair encouraged people to visit these stalls during the break and take away the information provided.

Severe Weather Conditions

A map had been provided and residents were invited to indicate where services should be reviewed and to make a note of any suggestions on how the service provided by the Council could be improved.

Resident’s Soap Box

The Chair reminded people that there was an opportunity later in the agenda for residents to raise issues.

Provisional Date for Next Meeting

It was noted that a provisional date has been set for the next meeting, once confirmed this would be publicised on the Council’s website and in the local press.