Agenda item

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 23 September 2013.

RESOLVED - that the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 23 September 2013 be approved as a correct record.

Matters Arising

Oak Processionary Moth (OPM)

The Director noted that OPM was spreading in a south westerly direction away from City of London Open Spaces. She added that whilst it was spreading over a wider geographic area, the number of reported OPM nests had reduced from 10,000 in 2012 to 5,000 in 2013. She concluded by noting that the bid for a further round of funding from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for eradication work was being prepared.

All-Member Visit to Hampstead Heath

The Chairman noted that the preferred date for the visit was 20 January 2014 at 10:00am, and that transport from Guildhall would be arranged.

Dogs

In response to a query from a member, the Superintendent confirmed that the proposed report on dogs and dog users on the Heath would come to the January meeting of the committee.

Fatality

In response to a question from a member the Superintendent confirmed that the inquest into the recent fatality in the Ladies’ Pond had not yet taken place.

Parliament Hill Athletics Track Showers

The Superintendent noted that four temporary showers had been installed at the Athletics Track whilst a long term solution, in conjunction with the City Surveyor’s Department, regarding boiler works was identified and implemented.

London Councils Summit

The Deputy Chairman updated the committee on the Open Spaces stand at the London Councils summit at Guildhall on 16 November. She noted that it had proved popular, with a steady stream of visitors and that it was hoped to repeat its appearance at future summits. The Chairman thanked on behalf of the committee both the Director and the Superintendent for their efforts in making the stand a success.