The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of the terms of reference for the committee, an overview of fundraising for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer Recruitment Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment, will provide information on the recruitment process for a new Deputy Director for the Natural Environment Division. This follows the resignation of the previous postholder, and the report outlines interim arrangements and the steps for permanent recruitment.

Fundraising Overview for North London Open Spaces

The committee will receive an overview of the fundraising strategy for North London Open Spaces, which encompasses Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. This report, from the Executive Director, Environment, outlines progress and workstreams to establish a sustainable and strategically aligned fundraising function for these charities over the next 12 months, with a longer-term multi-year strategy for income generation.

Hampstead Heath Business Plan and Budgets

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to Hampstead Heath. The committee is scheduled to review the Hampstead Heath Five-Year Business Plan¹, which details planned workstreams, resourcing, and delivery over a five-year period. This plan aims to articulate priorities within a resource-constrained environment and provide predictability for achievable activities.

Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026/27 Hampstead Heath Revenue & Capital Budgets². This report from the Chamberlain and Executive Director, Environment, presents the proposed draft revenue and capital budgets for the charity for the upcoming financial year. The revenue budget for 2026/27 is projected at £4.383m net expenditure, representing a decrease compared to the previous year's budget. The report also details the breakdown of grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets for 2026/27.

A Hampstead Heath Operational Finance Progress Report³ for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will also be presented, offering an update on the charity's revenue budget to date, the projected year-end outturn, live capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Business Plans and Budgets

Similar to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park will have their Five-Year Business Plans⁴ presented for review. These plans outline the proposed workstreams for each location, detailing how they will be resourced and delivered over the next five years.

The committee will also consider the 2026/27 Revenue & Capital Budgets⁵ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. This report indicates a projected net expenditure of £2.492m for 2026/27, an increase compared to the previous year's budget. The report details the grant funding from the City's Estate and outlines draft capital and supplementary revenue project budgets.

An Operational Finance Progress Report⁶ for Highgate Wood and Queen's Park for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year will provide an update on the financial position, including the revenue budget, capital projects, and outstanding debts.

Risk Management Updates

Risk management updates are scheduled for both Hampstead Heath⁷ and Highgate Wood and Queen's Park⁸. These reports will provide an overview of the risk management processes, governance, and reporting formats in place for each charity, assuring members that these processes align with the Corporate Risk Management Framework and meet the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Summaries of the current risk registers will be included.

Other Matters

The committee will also receive updates on Heath Hands Activity⁹, a charity delivering conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across North London's open spaces. Assistant Director's reports for Hampstead Heath¹⁰, Highgate Wood¹¹, and Queen's Park¹² will provide updates on matters relating to each specific area.

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes a review of its terms of reference, an overview of fundraising efforts for North London's open spaces, and detailed financial and business plans for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The committee will consider an annual review of its terms of reference, as reported by the Town Clerk. This review is part of a broader governance update aimed at providing committees with more time to discuss proposed changes before they are submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee. Any significant amendments to the terms of reference would subsequently require consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee and the Court of Common Council.

Senior Officer