Agenda item

The Committee received a report of the Interim Executive Director, Environment, concerning update on matters relating to Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park since the last Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee meeting on 12 February 2024.

The following points were noted:

• Antisocial behaviour on Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill and the monitoring of such behaviour.
• The Committee received an update on the Roman kiln project in Highgate Wood, the sandpit project in Queen's Park and its progress, the paddling pool in Queen's Park and its status and the cafe tendering process and the use of consultants..

• Members noted the sandpit project in Queen's Park has taken longer than expected, but is nearing completion and is expected to open in June.
• The committee were informed that the paddling pool in Queen's Park requires investment and would not open this year.
• Members noted that the Woodland Walk proposal in Queen's Park would be considered as part of the updated 10-year management strategy for Queen's Park.
• In regard to the cafe tendering process Members were informed that this would be discussed in more detail at the next committee meeting, including the use of consultants and the potential for investment in the buildings.