Agenda item

MINUTES OF THE HAMPSTEAD HEATH, HIGHGATE WOOD, AND QUEEN'S PARK COMMITTEE

To receive the public minutes of the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park Committee meeting held on 23 May 2018.

Minutes:

The minutes of the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee (HHHWQPC) meeting held on 23 May 2018 were received.

 

The Chairman advised Members that the opportunity to purchase the land bequeathed by the late Henry Hallowes to the Centrepoint and Shelter Charites had been heavily discussed at the HHHWQPC meeting which was reflected in the minutes. This had received a lot of press coverage and the Chairman had sent the Committee an email update to keep Members updated on matter. The Chairman confirmed that the joint bid from City of London Corporation and the Heath & Hampstead Society was unsuccessful and the land sold for £154,000 to a private bidder. The Chairman advised that she was communicating with the buyer to arrange meeting to discuss the restrictions and the responsibilities involved with managing the land. The Chairman voiced appreciation to Mark Hutchinson and John Beyer who had worked closely with the team in an attempt to acquire the land.

 

 

 

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