Issue - meetings

Discussion of venues and agenda items for future meetings

Meeting: 19/04/2012 - St Ann's and Harringay Area Forum and Committee (Item 35)

Discussion of venues and agenda items for future meetings

Minutes:

  • The Committee discussed the format of the preceding Area Forum which had taken the form of ‘information stands’ rather than an open meeting. It was felt that having one to one discussions with residents enabled more information and suggestions to be passed on to Councillors and officers, and that it would be useful to repeat this format once or twice a year, maybe for an hour of the forum, followed by a wider discussion.
  • The Mental Health Trust had expressed an interest in attending the next meeting to seek questions and feedback from residents regarding the St Ann’s Hospital development.
  • When the dates for 2012/13 were confirmed, it was suggested that these be circulated to the Residents Associations and mailing lists to ensure that people had early notification of forthcoming dates throughout the year.
  • Harringayonline had offered to run a surgery on social media, websites, and general IT issues before the start of the next meeting.
  • In light of the offer from Harringayonline, it was suggested that the next meeting also be held at the TCCA, as this venue had wi-fi access, but that for subsequent meetings the Forums should move between the wards in recognition of residents’ preferences.
  • The Committee thanked the Chair for the smooth running of the meetings throughout the current municipal year.