Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

The Committee noted that Open Spaces & Heritage business plan has strong alignment across the three themes of the corporate plan. The alignment between the departmental out comes and the corporate plan is included within the report. Member’s attention is particularly drawn to the department’s contribution with respect to:

· The City positively impacts people and the environment

· The Square Mile has outstanding public spaces, heritage, hospitality and

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· People enjoy good health and wellbeing

· People have access to suitable accommodation in cohesive communities

· People lead enriched lives and can reach their full potential.

In response to a query regarding the correlation between open spaces and health benefits, Members were informed that the Deputy Mayor of London had recently published a report on the positive impacts of open spaces on health and wellbeing. Members agreed that whilst there was a positive impact it would be helpful to measure the impact. Officers informed Members that it was difficult to collect tangible information in this area but agreed to investigate the establishment of appropriate measures.  

Resolved – that the report be noted.