Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Open Spaces on the Learning Programme two-year funding report 2019-2021. The Committee commended officers for their work on the project and highlighted the massive return on investment and critical role in the protection of the Forest. In addition, it was noted that the Programme had received positive reaction from other bodies at the City of London Corporation such as the Education Board.

Answering a question from the Deputy Chairman on the communication of the Programme the Director of Communications explained that a press release on the Learning Programme had received positive responses nationally and internationally, including interest from Japanese media.

A member of the Committee commented that it would be good for the Programme to include for Epping Forest District areas in future outreach.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.