Agenda item

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 20 July 2015.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2015 be approved.

Matters Arising

City of London Corporation (Open Spaces) Bill

The Remembrancer advised Members that issues relating to Hampstead Heath, such as the length of leases, land management and commercial activities, had been discussed during meetings with local interest groups, including the Heath and Hampstead Society. He added that a working draft of the Bill would be circulated to all Members of this Committee and the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee on 22 September.

Grant Giving

The Chairman advised that the Open Spaces Grants Working Party had met in September and was due to meet again in November 2015.

Swimming

The Superintendent of Hampstead Heath reported that income at the Lido during the summer had fallen due to poor weather conditions in August.

Location of an Outdoor Gym at Parliament Hill

The Superintendent advised that the London Borough of Camden’s (LBC) application for funding had been reduced by 50%, so they would be focussing on their own sites rather than the Heath. The Superintendent and his staff would continue to maintain a close relationship with the LBC to identify other opportunities in the future.