Agenda item

Verbal report of the Superintendent of Burnham Beeches, Stoke Common and City Commons.

The Superintendent of Burnham Beeches, Stoke Common and City Commons updated the Committee on the changes made over the last year as a result of the two divisions being merged. Members noted that many adjustments had been made, but more were to needed to address the impact of combining two roles, four separate charities and the geographic spread of sites totalling 2000 acres across three counties. The restructuring of the City Commons team was completed in April 2014, including the permanent appointment of the Superintendent, the reduction of one Head Ranger post and the creation of a Support Services Manager, Livestock Ranger and Information Ranger.

In response to a Member’s question regarding communications, the Superintendent advised that, prior to the merge, the two divisions operated very differently and the team were now trying to improve communication processes to work more effectively.

RECEIVED.