Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

The Superintendent of Hampstead Heath introduced a report on improvements to East Heath Car Park and South End Green Approach that had been overseen by the Assistant Operational Services Manager. He noted that the works formed part of wider improvements to major entranceways to the Heath, such as the Bull Path. He noted that the improvements to the car park would generate an extra £60,000 in revenue which would help the North London Open Spaces meet budgetary targets. He went on to explain that improvement works to the South End Green Approach involved maintaining the current avenue of Plane trees and potentially removing fencing that impacted on the aesthetics of the avenue as a whole. Lastly, he noted that the tired appearance of the area beyond the car park was largely due to its use as a site for fairs combined with the fact the underlying soil actually consisted of bomb rubble and ash from Battersea Power Station. The area had therefore been hydro-seeded to improve its appearance. This approach would be evaluated later in the year and subject to its success would be incorporated into future Annual Work Plans.

RESOLVED –

·         That Members note the successful implementation of the landscape enhancement scheme and agree the proposed future works for 2014.