Agenda item

Joint report of the Director of Open Spaces and Chamberlain.

The Committee received a joint report of the Chamberlain and Director of Open Spaces on the Revenue Outturn 2020/21 for Open Spaces and City Gardens.

In response to Member’s query the Director of Open Spaces explained that the filming fees paid to film at each open space would contribute to the budget of the open space in question.  Answering a question from observer appointed to the Committee the Director of Open Spaces confirmed that West Ham Park was included in the open spaces which are available for filming.

The Deputy Chairman stated that the budgetary position for apprentices should be reconsidered as this was an important matter which needs to be fully funded.

Responding to a Member’s question the Director of Open Spaces provided an update on the procurement and provision of ULEZ compliant vehicles across the open spaces.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.