This meeting was scheduled to include the approval of prior minutes, a discussion of the committee's responsibilities, an update from the Assistant Director, and a decision on the adoption of an updated management plan for the park. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on West Ham Park's finances.

The most significant item scheduled to be discussed was the adoption of an updated management plan for West Ham Park.

Update to Management Plan for West Ham Park

The West Ham Park Committee was scheduled to be asked to approve a new ten-year management plan for the park. The report prepared ahead of the meeting says that this new plan was needed to take account of the City of London Corporation's new corporate plan, and to take into account lessons learned during the COVID pandemic, and in the light of climate change.

The Covid pandemic has changed our perception and understanding of the value of parks and open spaces to the health and well-being of local people. This is of particular importance in Newham, where access to private and public space is at such a premium. (Page 4, Public reports pack 10th-Dec-2024 09.30 West Ham Park Committee)

The draft plan contains four themes for the management of the park, which are:

1. Caring: Continuing to care for the park to ensure it continues to fulfil its many functions for the benefit of the community, heritage and the environment.
2. Excellence: Maintaining the highest environmental, conservation, heritage and horticultural standards.
3. Inclusion: Ensuring that the park and its facilities are accessible to all.
4. Community: Working in partnership with the local community and engaging visitors and the local community in understanding and caring for the park.

The plan sets out a vision for the park to become a beautiful, safe and accessible open space which is welcoming to all members of our local community, that celebrates its local social, cultural and landscape heritage, and adapts to changing needs, and embrace[s] opportunities to ensure the Park continues to provide a sustainable, resilient, beautiful and safe place to be enjoyed by all.

Annual Review of Terms of Reference

The Committee was scheduled to review its terms of reference.

The terms of reference are a document that describes the purpose and responsibilities of the committee. The agenda included a suggestion that the committee might like to consider how often it meets.

Assistant Director's Report

The committee was scheduled to receive a report from the Assistant Director (Superintendent) of North London Open Spaces, Bill LoSasso. The report gives an update on how the park has been managed, and it describes some of the key events that have taken place in the park recently.

Draft West Ham Park Trustee's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The committee was scheduled to receive a draft copy of the park's accounts and annual report.