Agenda item

Superintendent of Hampstead Heath to be heard on Hampstead Heath matters.

The Superintendent of Hampstead Heath was heard on Hampstead Heath matters.          

Secondary Authority Status

Secondary Authority Status had been achieved by the City of London. The Superintendents would discuss how to best pilot the status before eventually using the powers provided by the status on all sites.

Golders Hill Park Diamond Jubilee Event

On 4 June 2012 there would be a Diamond Jubilee event in Golders Hill Park commencing at 2.45pm and featuring fireworks, the lighting of a beacon and the unveiling of a Jubilee weathervane. 

Visit from the Chairman of the City Bridge Trust Committee

The Chairman of the City Bridge Trust Committee had recently visited the Heath to view progress on projects funded by the City Bridge Trust.

Christ’s Church School Visit

The Heath had recently been visited by Christ’s Church School.

Conservation

Conservation work had recently commenced on the northern Heath and Golders Hill Park.

Planning

·       An application to extend the East Heath Car Park had been approved.

·       There were ongoing issues regarding access to the Waterhouse development. The Superintendent had filmed a lorry driving along the access road, which demonstrated that on occasion there was approximately six inches space between the lorry and the verge on either side of the road. The Superintendent would speak to the London Borough of Camden regarding the matter.

Hosepipe Ban

There had been a large amount of rainfall in April 2012, however the hosepipe ban would remain in place until further notice.

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