Issue - meetings

i.          Thanks to the Interim General Manager

The Chair advised the Board that it was the last meeting that  Andrew Gill,  Interim General Manager would be attending.  On behalf of the Board the Chair placed on record his thanks to Andrew for all his efforts and hard work during the past 2 ½ years which had been much appreciated.  The Board wished Mr Gill every success in the future.

ii.        Thanks to the Outgoing Clerk

            The Chair, also advised that it was the last Board meeting of the Clerk to the Board – Clifford Hart, as he was taking on the role of Democratic Services Manager at the LB Haringey.  On behalf of the Board the Chair expressed thanks and appreciation for his efforts and support to the Board in the past 7 years, which had been outstanding.

iii.        Farmers’ Market

A Board Member reported that they had received a complaint from a local resident about the clean up of the area used by the Farmers’ Market and asked whether the Market was financially beneficial for the Palace.  The Interim General Manager explained that the Trust received a reasonable amount of money, which was in line with figures nationally paid by Farmers’ Markets for renting space.  The Chief Executive advised that he would report back to the Board about the clean up process after each Market event.

ACTION: DUNCAN WILSON