Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Epping Forest.

The Committee received a report of the Superintendent of Epping Forest which provided Members with a summary of the Epping Forest Division’s activities across January to March 2019. The Superintendent of Epping Forest made

the following points.

Fly Tipping

The Superintendent explained while there was a 18.4% increase in fly tipping relative to the same period in the previous year there had been a 20% reduction in fly tipping at Wanstead Flats. A Member asked if there were any key lessons which could be taken from the work to reduce fly tipping at Wanstead Flats. Replying to this the Superintendent explained that the closure of car parks in the area had been effective in limiting the number of fly tipping incidents at Wanstead Flats but noted an increase in roadside tipping. A Member noted the positive media reception on the van which was seized and crushed as due to the involvement in fly tipping. In addition, the Superintendent confirmed that a further 15 incidents of fly tipping were being investigated.  

Deer Vehicle Collisions

The Superintendent informed Members that in the period of February to March, there were 17 recorded incidents of deer vehicle collisions and that a comprehensive deer strategy review would be ready for the Committee to consider in September 2019. Replying to a Members question it was confirmed that management of the deer population was the key factor to reducing the number of collisions.

Proposed music event at Wanstead flats

Replying to a question from a Member of the Committee on the Proposed music event at Wanstead flats the Superintendent apologised for the delay in bringing a report on this matter to the Committee for consideration. In addition it was confirmed that the delay to the report not impact the application for the required licenses from the relevant local authorities which was likely to be received in September.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.