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Head Gardener

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The Head Gardener at West Ham Park is due to retire in March 2027, while the park's staff, including this role, face pressures from extreme weather risks.

In November 2026, the West Ham Park Committee heard that storms, floods, fires, and overstretched staff are among the biggest threats to the park. The risk of 'Adverse impacts of extreme weather and climate change' was raised to 'Red 16, Likely/Major' (story 11196).

The Head Gardener at West Ham Park, a role central to the park's horticultural operations, is scheduled to retire in March 2027. This upcoming change occurs as the park's staff are reportedly facing increased pressures.

Key facts

  1. The risk of 'Adverse impacts of extreme weather and climate change' at West Ham Park was raised to 'Red 16, Likely/Major' in November 2026. Source
  2. A committee heard in November 2026 that overstretched staff are among the biggest threats facing West Ham Park. Source
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  1. West Ham Park staff work unpaid hours as extreme weather risk rises Storms, floods, fires and overstretched staff are now among the biggest threats facing West Ham Park, a committee has heard. City of London 10 November 2026