Natasha Epstein

Environment Committee

Agenda and decisions

The committee voted to support the proposed three-year extension of the council's leisure and culture services contract with Enable Leisure and Culture. The committee also voted to note a report about the feasibility study for, and petition for, a pocket park on Swaffield Road. The committee voted against supporting the proposed changes to fees and charges for services under the remit of the Environment Committee. Finally, the committee voted to note a report detailing progress against the Wandsworth Corporate Plan actions and key performance indicators relating to the committee's functions.

Environment Committee

Agenda and decisions

The Environment Committee agreed to transfer the management of the arboricultural and grounds maintenance contracts, and responsibility for the biodiversity strategy from Enable Leisure and Culture to Wandsworth Council[^1]. The Committee also noted that the council is negotiating with Enable about extending their leisure and culture contract, and will make a decision on that in November 2024. Councillors noted the council's response to the petition requesting the purchase of Springfield Park, and noted that a consultation will be taking place in July 2024 about the creation of a pocket park on Swaffield Road.