Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent.

Members considered an update report of the Superintendent of Parks and Gardens and the following issues were discussed.

Fatality in the Park

The West Ham Park Manager briefed Members on the discovery of a man’s body in the park on 1 December. The Park had been closed whilst the incident was investigated by Police.

Christmas Tree Unveiling

The Park’s Christmas Tree had been unveiled at an event on 2 December.

Stargazing

A stargazing event scheduled for 2 December had been cancelled due to cloud cover.

Pine Trees

In response to a question from a Member regarding the removal and replanting of pine trees from the western edge of the tennis courts, the Superintendent replied that the trees were young enough to be replanted elsewhere in the Park without being adversely affected.

Football

In response to a question from a Member, the Park Manager replied that reduced demand for football was the result of a combination of less formal football training in the Park and a new pricing structure. The Park remained the venue for two league teams.

Management Plan

In response to a question from a Member, the Park Manager confirmed that comments from the Green Flag and Green Heritage judged would be factored into the 2017 iteration of the Park Management Plan.