Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

The Committee received an update from the Superintendent and noted that the budget for West Ham Park is currently in line with anticipated expenditure

for this time of year, with the exception of income from property which is

currently higher than anticipated. This is due to the rent review of The Cedars

yielding a higher than anticipated increase following protracted negotiations.

This income is being used to fund fees and charges relating to the first phase

of the Playground Improvement Project. The apprentice gardener is settling in well and will begin college in January 2018. Recruitment is currently taking place for the vacant gardener position.

Resolved – that the update be noted.