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CTC Scotland
A part of the UK's National Cyclists' OrganisationJanuary 2005 - Committee Meeting summary |
The meeting which followed the AGM was attended by 13 delegates, 2 co-opted members and 1 observer.
The first task was to agree on who would represent CTCS at external organisations. The table is listed above. We are considering the position about SSA, as their subscription has recently been increased, and the Outdoor Pursuits Division does not seem to be very active at present, so it may not be valuable for us to continue in membership.
With the Scottish Right-to-Ride Conference on the following Saturday some arrangements to cover vacant areas should be put in place, and work done to improve liaison between the DAs and RtR.
CTCS and CTC were both represented at the Cycling Scotland AGM in October and the most recent report has been circulated to our Committee members.
Edinburgh is to have a new hostel to replace both Bruntsfield and Eglinton.
Has been working with Living Streets on a street audit.
Very few MSPs attend meetings, though many more present apologies and take an interest. The aim of the Group is for MSPs to discuss and work together on cycling matters. It is NOT an opportunity for cycling groups to lobby MSPs. Cyclists are there to provide technical support and additional information. Due to pressure of parliamentary time and the number of Cross-Party Groups, there is a proposal to form a Sustainable Transport Group which would include cycling and rail.
A series of meetings at the end of January set out the parameters for the event, we are now waiting to hear if the organisations can provide what we want at a sensible price. Once that is agreed, then further work can proceed.
John listed a number of events, mainly connected with Paths for All and Access. Members were reminded of the standard CTC events – Birthday Rides, Bike Week, and the new one – the Ladies’ Weekend. The KM rally will be the last weekend in May.
Once again we are navel-gazing and looking at our future and development – what we do, how we do it, and how we fund it. A group of four is to prime to process with a meeting in mid-February.
We need to communicate with members and DA committees, but can’t afford to just go on as we have been doing. We are investigating alternative options.
The next meeting is on April 9th. If any member or DA Committee has issues they want raising at that meeting, they should contact their local rep. to the Committee (list available here).
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