The West Ham Park Committee meeting scheduled for 30 April 2026 was set to cover a range of operational and strategic matters concerning the park. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the election of the Chair and Deputy Chair, an update on risk management, and a review of the statutory biodiversity report.

Election of Chair and Deputy Chair

The meeting was scheduled to begin with the election of a Chair and Deputy Chair for the committee, in accordance with the relevant standing orders.

Order of the Court of Common Council

The committee was to receive the Order of the Court of Common Council dated 23 April 2026 for information. This document outlines the constitution, quorum, membership for the upcoming year (2026/27), and the terms of reference for the West Ham Park Committee. The membership includes elected members of the Court of Common Council, representatives nominated by the heirs-at-law of the late John Gurney, a representative nominated by the Parish of West Ham, and two representatives appointed by the London Borough of Newham. The terms of reference indicate the committee's responsibility for the ownership and management of West Ham Park, in accordance with its conveyance and licence, and to have regard to the overall policy laid down by the Natural Environment Board.

Assistant Director's Report

A report from the Executive Director, Environment was scheduled to provide an update on matters relating to West Ham Park since the previous committee meeting on 29 January 2026. This report would cover ongoing activities and developments within the park.

Risk Management Update

The committee was to receive a report providing an update on risk management for West Ham Park. This report, prepared by the Executive Director, Environment, was for decision and would likely detail current risks, mitigation strategies, and any proposed actions to manage them effectively. The associated appendix provides a detailed breakdown of the West Ham Park Risk Register, including current and target risk scores, causes, events, and effects for various risks such as the decline in asset condition, work-related stress, and budget pressures.

Statutory Biodiversity Report

A report on the Statutory Biodiversity was scheduled for information. This report, prepared by the Executive Director, Environment, would likely detail the City Corporation's compliance with its biodiversity duties under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, as amended by the Environment Act 2021. It would outline policies, objectives, achievements, and future plans related to conserving and enhancing biodiversity within the City of London, including within West Ham Park. The report includes appendices detailing the City Corporation's Statutory Biodiversity Report, its risk matrix, and the West Ham Park Risk Register.

Other Business and Exclusion of the Public

The agenda also included time for questions on matters relating to the work of the committee and any other urgent business that the Chair considered appropriate. A motion was scheduled to be considered for the exclusion of the public for the discussion of non-public agenda items, which relate to sensitive information concerning the charity's interests. These non-public items included the agreement of non-public minutes from previous meetings and further questions and urgent business.