Agenda item

The Director of Open Spaces to be heard.

The Director of Open Spaces was heard regarding implications of Brexit for the management of Epping Forest and the City Commons. The Director of Open Spaces reassured Members that the long-term risk associated with the Brexit process were being considered by the Open Spaces Department and the department were in discussions with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the post-Brexit grant arrangements which will remain initially similar to EU levels until 2021.

RESOLVED- That the update be noted.