Blackhorse Lane Business Forum

Terms of Reference

Background

The Blackhorse Lane area is undergoing unprecedented change and will be facing a host of opportunities over the near and long term future. Businesses will see temporary as well as permanent changes. The forum will initially be led by significant businesses in the Blackhorse Lane area. Whilst changes may affect individual businesses in different ways, the forum will act for the greater good of the area for business as a whole, which will have a knock-on effect for every business. Individual business issues such as relocation will not be discussed in the main body of the meeting, though those that wish can discuss informally after the meeting.

Aims & objectives

To be a strong influential voice that can push for improvements in Blackhorse Lane
To bring to light any issues
To generate ideas for the improvement of the area
To ensure environmental improvement and sustainability for the area in the long-term
To take advantage of opportunities coming up, both locally and in the wider context of the Olympics
Provide a mechanism for feedback of business perspectives to the Waltham Forest Business Board
To update one another of changes

Meeting these aims

The Steering Group will meet its aims in the following way:

Convene regular meetings
Build up a broad-based membership from the business community
Establish appropriate channels of communications to promote and foster greater understanding and collaborations

Frequency of meetings

The Steering Group shall meet every six months. A new Chair will be elected every two years. Two weeks notice will be given in writing to all members.