Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director of Environment Department.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Environment on the Epping Forest Work Programme 2022/23.

Responding to a Committee Member’s questions it was confirmed that contractors were only used when appropriate and that the income for the sale of wood was minimal, noting that some of the wood be given to local community groups free of charge.

Following a Committee Member’s request Officers provided an update on Churchill Avenue project.

The Chairman noted that the Committee needed to be mindful of risks and keep these in review. It was confirmed that the backlog of tree safety words had been included on the Local Risk Register.

RESOLVED- That the annual work programme be approved.