Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Epping Forest.

The Committee noted that there had been 210 licences issued for various events, activities and temporary use of Forest Land which together had raised a total of £84,070.66. The most commonly requested licences were for Filming (51) 24%; Community Events (27) 13% and Photography (24) 11.5%. 457 horse riding licences, which includes annual, weekly and replacement licences, were also issued raising a total of £13,377.07. The total income of £97,447.73 represents a 17% increase on income from 2013/2014.

Members were informed that this year 289 horse riding licences had been sold. Members queried whether the increase in the price for horse riding licences would result in horse riders riding without a valid licence. Officers informed Members that a strict enforcement programme was in place to manage horse riders in the forest without a valid licence.

RESOLVED – that the report be received.