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West Ham Park

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West Ham Park is currently addressing increased risks from extreme weather and staffing pressures, with the West Ham Park Committee reviewing risk management.

In November 2026, the West Ham Park Committee heard that the risk of "Adverse impacts of extreme weather and climate change" at the park has been raised to "Red 16, Likely/Major". This followed heatwaves in summer 2026, which highlighted the potential for storms, floods, and fires to affect the park's environment.

The West Ham Park Committee, which manages the park, approved a risk management update report in November 2026. The committee also discussed other operational and strategic matters, including the approval of a donor recognition programme for the park.

Key facts

  1. In November 2026, the risk of "Adverse impacts of extreme weather and climate change" at West Ham Park was raised to "Red 16, Likely/Major". Source
  2. Heatwaves in summer 2026 showed how climate change is likely to affect West Ham Park's environment. 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