Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Environment updating Members on management and operational activities at West Ham Park since December.

Members were informed that 21 March 2023 was the provisional date for the Queen’s Green Canopy planting event.

In response to a query, Members were informed that West Ham Park would charge 25 pounds per person for corporate events.

In response to another query, Members were informed that West Ham Park utilises 275,000 volunteer hours and that without this assistance, the park would have substantially more outgoings. Members were informed that the park’s team were ensuring that vacancies were covered through fixed term contracts. It was noted that the team was stretched, but managing operations well.

A Member suggested utilising corporate volunteering events such as City Giving Day and the Big Help Out. It was noted that Officers were exploring the volunteering opportunities that the Coronation would provide.

The Chair indicated that it would be useful to the Committee to have data feedback on the park’s volunteers. Members were informed that staff had plans to investigate digitalising and monitoring the usage of West Ham Park. Members agreed that data would assist the team to be specific when targeting particular users.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.