Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

The Committee considered a report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath that set out a request received from the Hampstead Rugby Club to create an additional third rugby pitch on the Hampstead Heath Extension.

The Operational Services Manager advised that Hampstead Rugby Club had successfully increased their junior and women sections, so a third pitch would be required on designated sports area of the Heath Extension to incorporate their growing membership. Members were also advised that the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee and the Sports Advisory Forum both supported the request for a third pitch.

In response to a Member’s question, the Operational Services Manager advised that the new pitch would be created on the outfield of the cricket pitches during the autumn/winter rugby season. This would not impact the cricket squares during the spring/summer cricket season.

RESOLVED – That a third rugby pitch be allocated to Hampstead Heath Rugby Club with usage to be reviewed at the end of the 2016/17 playing season.