Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

The Committee considered a joint report of the Director of Open Spaces on the fees and charges review for West Ham Park. The Director of Open Spaces introduced the report and explained the rationale behind the recommended level set for the fees and charges in West Ham Park noting that event organisers will have less money to spend due to the effects of COVID on the economy while also needing to meet the additional costs related to COVID restrictions.

The Chairman commented that it was important for the fees and charges at each open space to be reviewed noting the specific details of the open space in question. The Deputy Chairman responded that it was sensible to approve the fees and charges in the report to allow access to the Park for the widest possible group. It was added that it was important to maintain access for supporting the health and wellbeing of the local population. Responding to a query from a member of the Committee the Director of Open Spaces explained that the West Ham Park Management Team worked extensively to encourage use of the Park for exercise purposes and liaised closely with the London Borough of Newham regarding this.

RESOLVED- That the proposed schedule of charges (attached at Appendix 2) for sports facilities in West Ham Park for the 2021/22 financial year be approved.