Agenda item

Report of the Remembrancer.

The Committee considered a report of the Remembrancer that sought approval for the promotion of a City of London Corporation (Open Spaces) Bill to clarify and expand the management powers available to the Corporation, to increase opportunities to generate revenue for the benefit of the Open Spaces, and to strengthen enforcement powers.

The Remembrancer advised that this would go through Parliament as a Private Bill where it would be examined by a Committee in each House. The Director of Open Spaces added that some of the management powers proposed for inclusion in the Bill were already reflected in the running of other open spaces such as the Royal Parks.

In response to Members’ questions, the Remembrancer advised that lease extensions would be subject to rate reviews and that powers would be increased to deal with anti-social behaviour. He added that the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee would be consulted further on the proposals in July 2015.

RESOLVED – That the recommendation, subject to the concurrence of the Policy and Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council, that a City of London Corporation (Open Spaces) Bill be promoted to seek legislative changes, be approved.