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City Alderman Defends Hampstead Heath Cafe Upgrades

1/22/2026

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  • Alderman Gregory Jones, representing the City of London Corporation, defended Hampstead Heath cafe changes and longer leases to enable investment and fair pay for workers.
  • He argued nostalgia-driven criticism is misplaced because short-term arrangements hindered improvements.
  • Jones emphasized the importance of maintaining quality services for about 8 million visitors annually and highlighted the corporation's commitment, including a £2 million upgrade to Parliament Hill athletics track.