Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

Members considered an update report of the Superintendent and the following

points were made:

Roman Kiln Project

·         Members were advised that the Friends of Highgate Roman Kiln (FOHRK) were planning to submit a Heritage Grant to fund the ‘Rekindling our Roman Heritage: Highgate Roman Kiln’ project and Officers had a meeting with FOHRK the following day to discuss the bid.

Sustainability

·         A new City-wide waste collection contract commenced with Veolia in April.

·         The need for an improved recycling system was highlighted. The Divisional Waste and Recycling Review is currently under way investigating potential improvements to the current service.

Woodland Conservation and Tree Management

·         Members were advised that recent storms had caused tree damage and led to necessary closures of Highgate Wood during March to ensure public safety.

Pavilion Café update

·         The Highgate Wood, Conservation & Trees Manager explained that the Highgate Wood Café tendering for a new licensee was progressing and it was hoped that a recommendation would be brought to the HHHWQP Committee in September for a decision. Officers agreed to engage with the Group during the tendering process for feedback and Members would receive a report at the next meeting.

Licenced activities and events

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RESOLVED – That the views of the Highgate Wood Consultative Group be conveyed to the Hampstead Heath Highgate Wood & Queen’s Park Committee at their meeting on 5 June 2019.