Minutes

 The Chair welcomed all Committee Members and participants to the meeting.

 Councillor Schneiderman, London Borough of Barnet.

 RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2024 be agreed as a correct record.

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Matthew Gunyon, Head of Greenspaces - Greenspaces and Leisure, introduced the report and provided an overview to the committee.

Mr Gunyon provided an update on management and operations. He informed the committee that the issue of a reported rough sleeper had been resolved.

It was reported that West Hendon Playing Fields Project would progress forward with a phased approach to delivering the masterplan.

In addition, Mr Gunyon outlined to the committee that the London Borough of Barnet’s in-house Grounds Maintenance team had cleared an area of vegetation between the north marsh and the playing fields.

The Chair thanked Matthew Gunyon, Head of Greenspaces for the update and noted the reported.

The Chair provided an opportunity for the committee to ask questions.

A question was raised regarding monitoring water pollution levels. In response, Mr Gunyon informed the committee he has reached out to the Environment Agency for a response and will update the committee at the next meeting.

Cllr Mitchell (Brent) raised a concern of a ward member who had a subsidence issue with trees. In response, Mr Gunyon asked if Cllr Mitchell or the ward member could reach out so the issue can be investigated.

A request was made for signs such as ‘no BBQs’ to be considered. Mr Gunyon informed the committee that the service was reviewing enforcement patrols to take place over Friday and Saturday summer nights.

Leslie Williams, Project Officer, introduced the report and provided an overview to the committee.

Mr Williams updated the committee on recommended works to conserve the marshland along the edge of the Brent Reservoir with Neasden Recreation.

In reference to section 3.2.11, Mr Williams informed the committee that the Canals and River Trust have submitted a planning application for the Pulley Wheel sculpture. Materials from this have been reclaimed and recovered from a previous Dam. It was noted to the committee that information regarding the planning application is on the website.

In addition, Mr Williams informed the Board that Brent Council launched the Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan.

The Chair thanked Leslie Williams, Project Officer for the update and noted the reported.

The Chair provided an opportunity for the committee to ask questions.

Cllr Mitchell (Brent) requested an updated on the Welsh Harp Education Centre, in response Mr Williams outlined that it is was not his specific area but the scope of the idea remained roughly the same and advised Cllr Mitchell to get in touch with the relevant department.

The Chair, Cllr Chakraborty thanked the committee for the past year. Cllr Ambe (Barnet) thanked Cllr Chakraborty for his hard work this past year.