minutes+7th+June+2005


 * __Report of HFRA General Meeting – June 7th 2005__**


 * //__RA Delegates Present__://** Annie Bebington – **Seacole Ct RA, N15;** Sue Hessel – **Haslemere Rd RA, N8;** Laurie Owen - **Parkside Malvern RA, N8;** Dave Morris - **Chestnuts Northside RA, N15;** Roy Jensen – **Keynes Close RA,N2;** Peter Thompson - **Muswell Hill & Fortis Green Assoc, N2;** Vivienne Cuming and Simon Fedida - **Avenue Gardens RA, N22;** Bob Maltz - **Gladwell, Landrock & Cecile Pk Residents Action Group, N8;** Stephen Whittle - **West Green RA, N15;** Pat Ayinde - **Bruce Grove Residents Network, N17;** **//__Apologies:__//** Sue Penny - **Clyde Area RA, N15;** Sarah Montgomery - **Oakfield Ct RA, N8;** Ibilola Campbell – **Tiverton Tewkesbury RA, N15;** Joyce Rosser - **Warner Estate RA, N8;** Joyce Oyeyi Effiong – **Suffolk Road RA, N15;** Alex Irvine - **Bowes Park Community Assoc., N13;** Jane Laporte and Matt Danaher - **Woodlands Park RA, N15;** David Rennie – **Palace Gates RA, N22;** Richard Tayler - **Hornsey Lane Assoc, N6;** Colin Marr – **Methuen Park Association, N10;** Grahame Pearce - **Heron Wharf RA, N17 //__And__//** Alison Johnston **-** Ashford Ave Residents (informal), N8


 * __1. Minutes of last meeting__** The minutes for the May 10th General Meeting were agreed.


 * __2. Local reports from RAs present__** There were reports from all groups present (and some extra ones sent in, in writing) about some of their most recent activities and concerns. This included news from a new association, **//Haslemere Rd RA//** in Crouch End - they’d campaigned successfully for the old TUC centre to be earmarked for a much-needed new local school, had successfully opposed an unwanted Paul Simon Ltd development, and were very active in supporting the very popular Red Gables family centre in their street which the council had originally wanted to close.

Some groups helpfully also brought their recent Newsletters or minutes to pass around.

GLC-RAG reported on their successful (so far) 5yr long campaign to oppose a proposed backland development by Paul Simon Ltd on the site of some much needed garages.
 * __3. Planning and Development__**
 * //a. Planning Applications//** There was a great deal of concern about the controversial proposed Lordship Lane tower blocks, the involvement of Paul Simon Ltd, the fact that the land is (or was) owed by LBH, the intervention of the GLA in support of the developer etc. Everyone was highly encouraged by the turnout of 200 angry people at the first Development Control Forum and the continued efforts of the local residents campaign. We agreed to support that campaign, and to protest at the eventual Planning Applications Sub-Committee meeting.
 * //b. LBH UDP//** **//Public Inquiry//** Admin problems had persisted at the Inquiry (although not so bad now). Both the HFRA and Council officers were doing their best to help the current Inspector, especially after his Programme Officer was ‘unable to continue’. HFRA had made a complaint about the proceedings to the Planning Inspectorate, and a press release about the Inquiry generally.
 * //c. Green open spaces//** At a recent Haringey Friends of Parks Forum there was concern that the LBH was using a highly dubious definition of ‘open space deficiency’ to underestimate the scale of lack of open space, and to allow possible development of playing fields and other open spaces (other than parks). The Forum agreed to hold a joint meeting with the HFRA and LBH Exec members for the Environment and Planning, to be arranged by the HFRA Secretary.


 * __4. Federation Business__**
 * //a. HFRA AGM//** The agenda was finalised. Financial report was discussed. The meeting agreed to propose an amendment to our constitution allowing associate membership. We also agreed to ask Ibi Campbell (Tiverton Tewkesbury RA) if she’s willing to be co-opted as HFRA Council Housing rep.
 * //b. Public list of RAs//** Dave Morris and Joyce Rosser to persue this, as already agreed.
 * //c. HFRA Website//** We urgently need technical help to run it! Please contact 8211 0916.
 * //d. Groundwork Trust//** We noted their proposal to open a local branch for environmental projects.
 * //e. Week of Peace – September 11th to 18th.//** Annie Bebington attended the launch on our behalf. There’ll be a walk, gig, and events focussing on opposing violence, and promoting family and community safety issues. Local RAs can join in. We agreed to have an HFRA stall on 18th.
 * //f. Our autumn ‘Keep It Local’ conference//** Dave to book October date (pref. 15th).
 * //g. Allotments//** Allotment sites want to set up their own Forum. If you’re in a site association, or want to start one, please contact: //haringeyallotmentsforum@yahoogroups.com//
 * //h. HFRA Stalls and Info at Summer events//** Groups who can distribute //__Community Action__// and/or basic HFRA leaflets at events in their area are asked to contact Dave on 8211 0916.
 * //i. LBH ‘Make A Difference’ grants//** Leaflets handed round. RAs encouraged to apply.