Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.
Minutes:
Members considered a report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath regarding the review of the 2017 Events Programme and the provisional 2018 Events programme. The Leisure & Events Manager provided his highlights for 2017 and an update on what was coming up for the year to come. The following comments were made.
· It was noted that 2017 was a great year for events at the Heath and there were 101 events in total. Particular highlights for the Committee included the “Give it a Go”, “One Man and his Dog” and the Night of 10,000m events.
· The 2018 National Cross-Country Championships would take place on 24 February 2018 at Parliament Hill. It was highlighted that this event encouraged lots of young people to come to the Heath.
· The Highgate Harriers Night of the 10,000m Personal Bests international event would return to the Heath on 19 May 2018. This had extensive media coverage and would bring 40 world class athletes to the track to compete in the Europa Cup.
· Following discussion at the Committee’s last meeting, it was proposed that two Shire Horses would attend the Heath to carry out restoration works following the Cross-Country Championships. Members were also advised that funding was being sought from the English Cross-Country Group to fund the involvement of Shire Horses at the Heritage Day.
Members congratulated the Leisure & Events Manager on the success of the 2017 Events Programme and the great 2018 programme. A Member noted that the Events Programme should were possible be supported by Heath volunteers.
RESOLVED –
· Members note the success of the 2017 Hampstead Heath Events Programme in engaging with audiences, attracting new visitors to the Heath, and working with partners to provide a valuable service for the local community and beyond;
· The feedback of Members of the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee on the Events Programme be conveyed to the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee.
· The views of Members in relation to a proposed exclusion of performing animals for the 2018 events programme, as set out in para 18-20 be conveyed to the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee.
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