Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Regeneration Manager, Alexandra Palace Trading Limited (APTL), on progress with the regeneration project and forthcoming milestones.

RECEIVED the report as set out in the agenda pack, introduced by Duncan Wilson – Chief Executive, Alexandra Palace and Park.

NOTED

·        Duncan Wilson drew attention to the appendices – consultation plan and key messages.  This consultation had a different approach to previous consultations in that it was more open-minded and started from a design plan.  If further consultation was required, then this would happen.

·        The chairman commented that although he was entirely supportive of the consultation plan it was regrettable that neither the Joint Consultative nor the Advisory Committee had the opportunity to contribute to or review the consultation document and key messages.

·        Members of the Committee commented favourably that this public consultation provided the opportunity for wide discussion and debate.  The general feeling was that the proposed uses and the way forward for the Palace and Park was positive. 

·        A mailshot would be sent to 10,000 residents within the next week, and Duncan Wilson would be setting up meetings with all local residents associations to discuss the consultation.  At the Red Bull event, staff used iPads to carry out consultation surveys with attendees during the event.

·        The consultation website went live on the evening of 17 May and would run for 6 weeks.

·        People could complete the survey online, at consultation events at the Palace, or using the paper forums.

The SAC / CC members supported the consultation.

RESOLVED to note the report.