Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Richard Gurney.

There were no declarations.

To agree the public minutes of the previous meeting.

RESOLVED – That the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 29 April 2022 be approved as a correct record.

Report of Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Environment Department updating it on management and operational activities at West Ham Park since the Committee’s last meeting in April 2022.

The Committee was informed that Officers had worked with the fun fair’s event organisers in advance of the event to ensure there was no damage to the park.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Environment sharing the five draft strategies from the Natural Environment Division.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Joint Report of the Chamberlain and Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a joint report of the Chamberlain and Executive Director Environment containing the Trustee’s annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 for West Ham Park.

The Committee discussed the risk of poor public behaviour at West Ham Park due to the increase in visits resulting from the lockdown in Spring 2020. Members were informed that Officers are engaging with external partners and staff within West Ham Park to ensure they receive appropriate training.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Joint Report of the Chamberlain and Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a joint report of the Chamberlain and Executive Director Environment comparing the revenue outturn for the services overseen by the Committee in 2021/22 with the final agreed budget for the year.

A Member was of the view that the Committee should have the opportunity to challenge the report before the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Environment reviewing the Open Spaces Department’s delivery of its 2021/22 Business Plan.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Environment detailing the risk management procedures in places within the Environment Department and how risk is effectively managed.

Members were informed that the Committee will receive a full risk register at the October meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

There were no questions.

There were no urgent items.

RESOLVED: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED – That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

To agree the non-public minutes of the previous meeting.

RESOLVED – That the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 29 April 2022 be approved as a correct record, subject to the following amendment –

·         Page 13 – ‘West Harm Park’ was corrected to ‘West Ham Park’.

Report of City Surveyor and Executive Director of Environment.

The Committee considered the detailed report of the City Surveyor and Executive Director of Environment concerning the proposed disposal of part of the former nursey site at West Ham Park for development and the various issues, considerations and recommendations.

There were no other questions.

There was no urgent business.

To agree the confidential minutes of the previous meeting.

RESOLVED – That the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 29 April 2022 be approved as a correct record.