The+Community+Plan+-+Wards+Corner+-+Minutes+-+17+October+2007


 * draft minutes of the meeting on 17 October 2007** **at Mango, 263 High Road, N15**

Present: Dave (Chestnuts Northside RA), Ricardo (Architect), Rowan (Tottenham CAAC) Alison (Tottenham CAAC, TCS, Bruce Grove RA), Sue (Clyde Area RA, Tottenham Civic Society, FOE), Toni, Judith, Candy, Ruth (Clyde Area RA), Joseph (Tottenham Civic Society), Meryn (Sustainable Haringey), Ibiloloa (Afrikcare, Tiverton Tewkesbury RA), Hazel (Blenheim Rise RA), Elize (Fountain Area RA), Victoria and Sandra (Seven Sisters Traders), Wendy (Fountain Area RA, Sustainable Haringey), Nick (Fountain Area RA, FOE) + 4/5 others present


 * Apologies:** Liz (Fountain Area RA), Noreen and Toby (Onesouthside RA), various others


 * How to oppose existing proposal**


 * Key to getting the development at Wards Corner the community want:**

a. **__mandate from public__** - engage public in debate, get public to meetings, petitions b. **__involve other parties__** Council Public RAs Local Businesses/Traders/North London Business Community Groups – Sustainable Haringey, Tottenham Civic Society, Conservation Area Advisory Committee c. **__what we need to do__** put together a good presentation //**Ricardo**// look at the whole plan and contribute //**Monday’s meeting**//:
 * 1.** **THE PLAN**

1. need the designs before set the options ideas/concerns/options what is possible with the different parts of the site 2. public planning for real on site 3. public display at front of WC on street · mobilising support 4. Wendy and Ibilola to petition businesses on West Green Road //**Wendy/Ibilola**// 5. local papers – write and invite – need plans and photos and stories 6. any other · apply for listing of the building //**Matthew Bradby**// · get facts straight – eg their inventing crime figures to justify pulling down building · economics – look at how much money can be generated by small businesses/ calculated through sociological study //**who/Carlos?**// 7. Create a website for the campaign //**Wendy**// Social housing targets not being met by Grainger’s plan TFL to change one way system back to 2 way system and declutter street furniture //**TFL**// Businesses that will invest in area //**North London Bus.**// MEET WITH NDC //**CARA?**// d. **__Principles and Objectives__** NDC’s are: work/youth/regeneration/housing – we must fulfil this better in our plan We must create a high quality sustainable development that benefits the area 1. small businesses gives diverse people a way into each others community · //space where community can mix/gel facilitates development// · //design spaces for young, old, all ages – so mix/gel// · Sustainable 2. environment 3. social inclusivity and vibrancy sustained for years to come · types of businesses 4. cinema 5. sightlines – good view all along street v. nb 6. cafes open all night/late night – safety measure too 7. restoration of Wards Corner phased 8. no loss of business hours 9. no big inconvenience to commuters 10. no great increase of pollution 11. housing ?
 * · prioritise existing businesses over new businesses
 * · heritage identity/iconic/attractive and suited to local needs
 * · gateway: attractive, safe, busy, pleasant to use
 * · meet needs of diverse community – cultures/ages/
 * e. __Work out workable Time Schedule for implementing strategy__**

1. lack of consultation with the public · graingers ridiculously poor · NDC consultation with public non-existent · Council’s development brief not in accord with Graingers proposal
 * Weaknesses on Grainger-Council-NDC collaboration on current plan before us**

//**1.**// need to get a very good presentation together //**Ricardo**// 2. costs and figures? //**?**// 3. good viable plan 4. public consulted 5. planning for real – display on site in wards corner ask public’s views 6. our plan to promote small business – this is part of strategy for making the area work but is not being promoted by Haringey
 * What does our plan need to be credible?**

ANYTHING ELSE?