I hope some of you made it. Despite the terrible weather, there was hardly a free seat in the room.

The presentation by the TfL representatives on the ULEZ was very well received. Many concerns expressed but overall strong support for the extension and for the preparatory work already underway. Their willingness to discuss a range of additional issues including the Mayor’s plans for e-vehicles and charging points was really kind and added extra insight.

There was also a great report from Tim Walker on the London City and Heathrow flightpath issues. His efforts to gain a voice for Forest Hill with assembly members, MPs, the Mayor’s office etc. etc. if really remarkable. We owe him and the transport committee a huge thank you with a special shout out to John Docherty (jgdocherty).

It’s easy to forget how much work the FHSoc does in the community and Michael Abraham’s (michael) last chairman report really laid bare that good work. It was very sad to say goodbye to him as Chairman. Thankfully he remains on the Executive Committee and no doubt will remain a big contributor to the FHSoc and key to our future direction. On that point, the remainder of the Executive Committee was re-elected with two new members joining.