Agenda item

Review of the Annual Work Programme January 2017 to March 2018

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

Minutes:

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RESOLVED - With two hours having elapsed since the start of the meeting, in accordance with Standing Order No. 40 the Committee agreed at this point to extend the meeting by up to thirty minutes.

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Members considered a report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath regarding a review of an extended 15-month Annual Work Programme (AWP) carried out on Hampstead Heath from January 2017 until March 2018. The following comments were made:

 

·         In response to a query regarding putting the information online, Members were advised that the map could be populated but not the data.

 

·         A Member noted the low percentage of cyclists being prosecuted. Members were advised that cyclists first receive a warning, get a second stronger warning if caught again and prosecuted if caught on a third occasion. It was noted that the City of London Corporation needed to be confident of a win when taking someone to court and that a strong warning and threat of a £500 fine was generally enough to prevent reoffending. 

 

·         A Member noted that the survey needed upgrading to provide a more comprehensive list of species of butterflies and recommended working with other organisations or graduates. The Superintendent agreed to provide the Member with the list from three years ago. The Chairman suggested that a paper and/or a focus group was necessary to ensure consultation of the ecology.

 

·         In response to a query concerning the availability of disability access, Members were advised that a report on this matter would be coming to the next Committee meeting.

 

·         Members discussed the need for a policy regarding the use of drone at the Heath. It was noted that the Heath followed current guidance but that a new law would be passed in November 2019 and would dictate development of a drone policy.

 

·         A typo was noted in item 1 and Members were advised that that the date of the meeting discussed was 7 November 2016 not 2018.

 

·         A typo was noted in item 58 and Members were advised that Hearth should read Heath. 

 

RESOLVED – that:-

 

·         Members of the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee note the works undertaken in the review period and provide feedback;

 

·         That the views of the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee are conveyed to the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee at their September meeting;

 

·         Members of the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood & Queen’s Park Committee note the works undertaken in the review period and provide feedback.

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