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 to include updates on risk management, statutory biodiversity reporting, and the Assistant Director's report, alongside the formal business of electing committee officers and appointing an observer to the Natural Environment Board.

Election of Chair and Deputy Chair

The meeting agenda included the election of a Chair and Deputy Chair for the committee, in accordance with the relevant standing orders.

Appointment of Observer to the Natural Environment Board

The committee was to consider the appointment of one of its members to serve as an observer to the Natural Environment Board.

Assistant Director's Report

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

Risk Management Update

A report on risk management was scheduled for discussion, providing an overview of the risk management processes in place for the West Ham Park Charity. This report aimed to assure the committee that risk management procedures were satisfactory and met the requirements of the Corporate Risk Management Framework and the Charities Act 2011. The West Ham Park risk register was to be summarised, with the highest risks, including the 'Decline in condition of assets' and 'Work related stress', receiving particular attention.

Statutory Biodiversity Report

The committee was scheduled to consider the Statutory Biodiversity Report, which details the City of London Corporation's compliance with its biodiversity duties under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, as amended by the Environment Act 2021. This report outlines actions taken, policies and objectives set, and achievements in conserving and enhancing biodiversity. It also includes information on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the City Corporation's role as trustee of Natural Environment Charities, such as West Ham Park. The report was presented for information and noted the inclusion of optional information on the City Corporation's non-Public Authority functions.

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 would outline the committee's constitution, quorum, membership for the 2026/27 civic year, and its terms of reference.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The committee was scheduled to consider the public minutes and non-public summaries of the previous meetings held on 11 December 2025 and 29 January 2026.

Exclusion of the Public

A motion was to be considered for the exclusion of the public from the meeting for the discussion of specific agenda items. This was due to these matters relating to business under the remit of the Court of Common Council acting as charity trustee, which contained sensitive information not in the best interests of the charity to consider in a public session.

Non-Public Agenda

Following the potential exclusion of the public, the committee was scheduled to discuss non-public minutes from previous meetings and address any urgent business deemed appropriate for a non-public session.