Agenda item

Superintendent of Hampstead Heath to be heard on Hampstead Heath matters.

The Superintendent was heard on matters relating to Hampstead Heath:

Green to Gold – campaign had been very successful, over 130 events held.

Olympic Partnering Event – The partnership event with Camden Council held in September had been well supported and the Superintendent stated that he had hoped it would become a legacy event.

Wild about Hampstead – 2 officers had been appointed by RSPB to manage this project.

Planning Issues – The Superintendent advised that 2 neighbourhood forums were in the process of being formed.  He stated that there was currently an issue around resources and that the City of London may be not able to participate in these forums but could help to advise on issues.

National Grid – 3 locations on the Heath were currently being used to upgrade gas supplies which would provide gas to the whole of North London.  The Superintendent advised that works at Parliament Hill were progressing, it was hoped that the other sites would be completed in the early New Year.

Hampstead Heath Calendar – Superintendent stated that these would be made available to Members shortly.